Archive for November 15th, 2008





Using Remote Sensing to Spot Cholera Outbreaks

Nov 15th, 2008 | By Frank

Scientists have figured out how to predict cholera outbreaks by looking at sea life. The idea pioneered at the University of Maryland is a rise in sea temperatures lead to the production of Phytoplankton, which are the root cause of cholera. As these phytoplankton get into the water supply, cholera pathogens are released [...]