November 2025

Microbes in Hypoxic Ocean Zones Are Powerfully Driving Nitrous Oxide Formation University of Basel researchers have revealed how marine microbes convert nitrate into nitrous oxide (N₂O) under low-oxygen conditions — a process that could be more widespread than previously thought. unibas.ch+2EurekAlert!+2 Key Findings Why This Matters How Ecotox Environmental Services Can Help Here’s how Ecotox’s…

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A New Way to Track River Pollution: Flow-Follow Sampling with Drones, Boats & Kayaks River pollution is notoriously difficult to monitor accurately, especially when multiple pollution sources mix downstream. Scientists at the UK Centre for Ecology & Hydrology (UKCEH), together with the British Geological Survey, are trialing a novel sampling method that more effectively traces…

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Cockroach Infestation Drives Up Allergen & Endotoxin Levels in Urban Homes Researchers at NC State have uncovered a strong link between the size of cockroach infestations and elevated levels of both allergens and endotoxins in homes — and crucially, reducing roaches significantly lowers these harmful substances. NC State News+1 Key Findings Why This Matters How…

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Microplastics May Promote Atherosclerosis in Male Arteries, UCR Study Finds A recent mouse study led by the University of California, Riverside suggests that daily exposure to microplastics may accelerate atherosclerosis — but remarkably, the effect appeared only in male mice. UCR News+2ScienceDaily+2 Key Findings Why This Matters How Ecotox Environmental Services Can Help

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Forever-Chemicals (PFAS) Rewrite Genes in Unhatched Ducklings, Raising Ecotoxicity Alarms PFAS — the so-called “forever chemicals” — have been found to alter gene expression in duck embryos, potentially impairing metabolism and immune function before the birds even hatch. Norwegian SciTech News+2PubMed+2 Key Findings Why This Matters How Ecotox Environmental Services Can Help

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Turning Trash Into Jet Fuel: A High-Impact Path to Clean Aviation Harvard researchers, alongside the Harvard-China Project on Energy, Economy & Environment, are exploring a bold way to decarbonize aviation: converting municipal solid waste (MSW) into sustainable aviation fuel (SAF). Harvard SEAS+2chinaproject.harvard.edu+2 This approach could dramatically cut greenhouse gas emissions from jet fuel. Key Insights…

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Carbon-Rich Waters on the U.S. West Coast Are Acidifying Faster Than Expected A new University of Washington study shows that waters in the Northeastern Pacific are acidifying more rapidly than much of the ocean, due to both high baseline carbon and increasing atmospheric CO₂. Key Findings Why This Matters How Ecotox Environmental Services Can Help…

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Electrochemical Recycling Unlocks Sustainable Lithium Recovery from Spent Batteries A recent study from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign demonstrates a commercially viable electrochemical method to recover lithium from spent batteries — a step toward closing the lithium supply loop. Key Findings & Process How Ecotox Environmental Services Can Help Ecotox’s existing services are well-aligned to…

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