Science & Technology
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Inside EPA: A Closer Look at Some of EPA’s Laboratory Research Facilities
Ever wondered what’s happening behind the scenes at EPA research labs? Scientists and engineers are conducting research to address geographically-based environmental issues and advance science to support public health and the environment.
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2024 Science Matters Stories
A collection of all the 2024 Science Matters stories published.
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High-Throughput Toxicokinetics R Package Version 2.3.0
EPA researchers develop models to help estimate the amount of a chemical in the body which could lead to an effect.
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Institutional Cookstoves: New International Testing Standards
Institutional cookstoves can be harmful for public health and the environment. EPA research has supported new international testing standards that will ensure cleaner, safer models around the world.
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EPA and Partners Describe a Chemical Category Prioritization Approach to Select 75 PFAS for Testing using New Approach Methods
EPA researchers are using new methods to generate PFAS toxicity data.
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EPA Researchers: 2017 Reflections and Hopes for 2018
EPA researchers share reflections on 2017 and their hopes for 2018.
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EPA Researching the Impacts of Freshwater Salinization Syndrome
Freshwater contains natural salts and minerals. However, dramatic increases in salt concentrations are occurring in freshwaters globally due to human activities
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“Marshing Forward” Despite Uncertainty: How EPA Researchers are Reframing Approaches to Coastal Climate Adaptation Efforts
EPA scientists evaluated both the scientific methodology and management practices behind coastal restoration projects. Using this research, they developed a framework to assist communities with collaboratively managing these fragile ecosystems.
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Studying Marine Ecosystems at the Ocean Basin Scale: Success Through Collaboration
EPA’s Dr. Jim Kaldy has been collaborating with colleagues at the Chinese Academy of Sciences in Qingdao, China, on seagrass research. This international collaboration has led to significant scientific advancements about these critical estuarine habitats.
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EPA Researchers Partner with Cincinnati’s Cooper Creek Collaborative to Improve Water Quality
EPA researchers in Cincinnati, Ohio are partnering with local organizations and other federal agencies to retrofit urban stormwater infrastructure networks with technology to improve water quality and moderate flows in the Cooper Creek Watershed.
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Meet EPA Ecologist Bob McKane
The EPA Researchers at Work profile for Bob McKane
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Meet EPA Environmental Mathematical Statistician Tony Olsen
Environmental Mathematical Statistician Tony Olsen profile
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EPA Combines Expertise with New Zealand Company to Advance Air Sensor Technologies
As low-cost air sensor technologies continue to become more readily available, the need to accurately characterize the air quality data remains a challenge
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EPA's Dr. Gerald Ankley Receives Presidential Rank Award
EPA's Dr. Gerald Ankley won the Presidential Rank Award for his career achievements at EPA.
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Research to Support the Toxic Substances Control Act
How EPA Research Supports the Toxic Substances Control Act
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Study Shows Low Levels of Air Pollution Pose Risk for Older Adults
An EPA grantee looked at the connection between older adults and long-term exposure to low levels of air pollution.
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Partnering with States and Local Communities on Water Reuse
EPA is working with partners to look at the risks of reusing water.
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Pre-Modeling Tool Helps Guide Contaminated Site Cleanup Plans
EPA and USGS partnered on a tool to clean up contaminated sites.
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Meet EPA Researcher Endalkachew Sahle-Demessie
Meet EPA Researcher Endalkachew Sahle-Demessie. Chemical and Environmental Engineer Endalkachew Sahle-Demessie, Ph.D., works on various projects, including nanomaterials and water resources, in EPA’s National Risk Management Research Laboratory.
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Meet EPA Scientist Sang Don Lee, Ph.D.
Sang Don Lee works as a researcher and technical expert in remediation for EPA’s homeland security research program.