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How Might Fish Farms Be Affecting Lobsters?
Open-net pen Atlantic salmon aquaculture is big business on Canada’s east coast. Given the industry’s size, much has been studied and written about its effects on…
The Virus Reduced Bullying. And More Science News
Cause of blood clots found, rapid testing to prevent school outbreaks, and the pandemic reduced bullying in this week’s roundup of pandemic science for The Tyee.
Vaccine Lottos Don’t Work, and Other New COVID Findings
Instruments are safer than singing, vaccine lotteries don’t work, and no one has a plan for testing positive in this week’s round-up of pandemic science for The…
Life Expectancy Dove in the US Compared to Other Rich Countries. And More Virus Science
A potential cause of long covid, tree pollen can worsen the spread, contaminated surfaces are not contagious and more in this week’s roundup of pandemic science…
Oil Spills’ Overlooked Victims: Water Insects
New research shows how oil spills and their cleanup harm water striders, raising questions about the broader ecological impacts of even small spills. The dangers of…
Birthday Parties Accelerated the Spread of COVID-19. And More Science Journal News
Birthday parties spread COVID-19, anti-science tweets signal outbreaks, and blame the pandemic to save your relationship in this week’s roundup of pandemic science for The Tyee.