Ian Wright
Freelance Journalist at Freelance
Articles
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Jan 14, 2025 |
medicalxpress.com | Ian Wright
On hot summer days, hitting the beach is a great way to have fun and cool off. But if you're not near the salty ocean, you might opt for swimming in a freshwater stream, river, lake or pool. These freshwater swimming holes are great, but they come with a hidden danger. While it's very rare, it can be deadly—a brain infection by a microbe widely known as the "brain-eating amoeba."What is the brain-eating amoeba? The pathogen in question is called Naegleria fowleri.
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Jan 13, 2025 |
dailymail.co.uk | Ian Wright |Western Sydney
On hot summer days, hitting the beach is a great way to have fun and cool off. But if you're not near the salty ocean, you might opt for swimming in a freshwater stream, river, lake or pool. These freshwater swimming holes are great, but they come with a hidden danger. While it's very rare, it can be deadly – a brain infection by a microbe widely known as the 'brain-eating amoeba'. The pathogen in question is called Naegleria fowleri.
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Aug 11, 2024 |
theconversation.com | Ian Wright
New research underscores the need to counter the effects of urban growth on drought by ensuring cities have enough green spaces to keep them liveable.
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Jul 16, 2024 |
xpresschronicle.com | Ian Wright
Five eagerly anticipated events in the Paris Olympics will be the mens and womens 10 kilometre marathon swimming races, as well as the 1,500 metre swimming section of three triathlon events. Why? Because all will be held in the Seine River in the centre of Paris. The swimmers – including four Australians – will pass famous landmarks such as the Musee d’Orsay as they swim through the historic heart of the city. This will have enormous scenic appeal for spectators. But will it be safe for swimmers?
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Jun 28, 2024 |
britsafe.org | Ian Wright |Kevin Underwood |Ken Bullock
Machinery and other equipment used in potentially hazardous environments to automate or control certain production processes poses an increased risk of fire and explosion. This is because the normal operation of equipment often involves actions or reactions which represent a potential ignition source.
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