Sand flies carry the protozoan parasites that spread leishmaniasis. It was thought to be a disease of tropical climates, but leishmaniasis-causing parasites have now been found living and circulating in the United States. Science Photo Library hide caption Sand flies carry the protozoan parasites that spread leishmaniasis. It was thought to be a disease of…
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Remembering James Lovelock, Whose ‘Gaia Theory’ Shaped Our Understanding of Global Warming | Smart News| Smithsonian Magazine
Our knowledge of toxic pollutants, the ozone layer’s depletion and man-made climate change can all be traced to the same person: British scientist James Lovelock. Through his research and inventions, he helped develop numerous insights on how humans impact the environment. Lovelock died earlier this summer on July 26, his 103rd birthday. In a statement…
