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The observation that most of the viruses that cause human diseases come from other animals has led some researchers to attempt 'zoonotic risk prediction' to second-guess the next virus to hit us. However, in a new essay, experts propose that these zoonotic risk predictions are of limited value and will not tell us which virus will cause the next pandemic.

An expansive project is examining the benefits, and limits, of environmental restoration on developed land after humans are done with it.

Concern tends to ratchet up a notch when pollution enters the river runoff discussion on a national scale, specifically when smaller, navigable intrastate bodies of water push pollution into larger interstate waters often involved in commerce (i.e. the Mississippi River, Great Lakes, Ohio River).

An international group of scientific experts has stated the requirements for coral reef survival in a recent article. Over 500 million people rely on coral reefs.

As President Biden's $2 trillion American Jobs Plan places the nation's infrastructure in the spotlight, new research suggests states can save money and extend the life of their bridges by taking a fresh approach to how they prioritize maintenance.

A new study identified clear strengths and a series of specific challenges autistic adolescents experience while learning to drive.