In vertebrates, calcium is stored in bones, and its release is tightly regulated. Now, using fruit flies as a model organism, researchers at University of Tsukuba have shown that even animals without ...

For anyone who's not familiar with them, driving on gravel or dirt roads can be a stressful experience, as they have the least traction of any common road surface. During the warmer months, these ...

BEMIDJI — Taylor Township recently submitted a letter to the Beltrami County Board of Commissioners to share a concern about the use of chlorides on unpaved county roads for dust control. The letter ...

Dust is more than just a nuisance. In cities, it can lead to health problems and reduce the quality of life. Dust levels often rise due to construction, vehicle emissions, and dry weather. It’s ...

In Owens Valley, where water diversions by Los Angeles have dried up Owens Lake, dust rising from the dry lake bed is a longstanding problem. Now, scientists have found that dust emissions from the ...

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HORACE, N.D. (Valley News Live) - A local woman is calling for action after dealing with a dust problem near her home for years. For 37 years, Connie Bruse has lived one mile outside of Horace, just ...

This month we feature chemicals that have important applications in industry and the lab.—Ed. Calcium carbonate (CaCO 3) is a natural product found in many settings, including the minerals aragonite 1 ...

Grove Lake Township residents interested in having chloride applied for dust control should contact Jamie Dietzmann at 320-424-2814. The cost is $300 for a 18’x300’ strip, or a $100 charge per 100 ...