SOLAR CYCLES

This week's NSF Science 360 highlights include innovative catalysts for removing synthetic estrogen from wastewater, potentially reducing male fish feminization. Researchers are also exploring the connection between solar cycles and autoimmune diseases like rheumatoid arthritis. Additionally, efforts are underway to prevent arsenic contamination in rice using soil microbes. For more science updates, visit news.science360.gov.

What is the primary environmental concern addressed by the new catalysts discussed in the video?

• Deforestation

• Air pollution reduction

• Male fish feminization

• Soil erosion

What traditional methods are the new catalysts being compared to?

• Chlorination and UV treatment

• Ozone and activated carbon treatment

• Biological filtration and sedimentation

• Reverse osmosis and distillation

What potential health issue is being linked to solar cycles?

• Heart disease

• Autoimmune diseases

• Diabetes

• Cancer

What is the role of soil microbes in the research on rice plants?

• They enhance photosynthesis

• They form iron plaques on roots

• They increase water absorption

• They repel pests

What is the ultimate goal of the research on arsenic in rice?

• To increase rice yield

• To enhance rice color

• To improve rice taste

• To prevent arsenic uptake