Toxic ‘forever chemicals’ found in Canadian sea otters near cities
A new study has revealed that sea otters living along Canada’s Pacific coast have surprisingly high levels of toxic “forever chemicals” in their bodies—especially...
Air pollution during pregnancy may increase autism risk
A new Canadian study has found that exposure to certain air pollutants during pregnancy and early childhood may increase the risk of autism spectrum...
Cockroaches can dramatically poison the air you breathe
Cockroaches are more than just unpleasant house guests — they could be affecting the air we breathe.
A new study from North Carolina State University...
From nail bars to firefighting foams: How chemicals are deemed safe enough or too...
If you've sat in a nail salon recently, you may well have encountered TPO or trimethylbenzoyl diphenylphosphine oxide to give it its full chemical...
Bamboo tissue paper isn’t as green as it seems, study finds
Bamboo tissue paper has become a popular choice for eco-conscious shoppers, often marketed as a sustainable and “tree-free” alternative to regular paper.
But new research...
How hot and cold days can raise heart failure death risk
A new study led by researchers from Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health reveals that both very hot and very cold temperatures can...
Dirty water can make clean hydrogen—And cut costs by 47%, study finds
In a breakthrough that could make clean energy more practical and affordable, researchers at Princeton University have found a way to use treated wastewater—rather...
Wolves turn to the sea: Coastal gray wolves are hunting sea otters for food
On Alaska’s remote Prince of Wales Island, gray wolves have developed an unexpected hunting habit: they’re preying on sea otters.
This surprising shift in diet...
Scientist have uncovered the first evidence of the 4.5-billion-year-old “Proto Earth”
Earth has a long, 4.5 billion history full of momentous twists and turns.
Multiple prominent events played leading roles in Earth's story.
One of them is...
Tiny metal twist turns waste heat into clean power
Scientists from Queensland University of Technology (QUT) have made a small but powerful discovery that could help turn wasted heat into clean electricity.
By adding...