Melting Ice Age may have supercharged Earth’s movements and volcanoes
At the end of the last Ice Age, around 10,000 years ago, the melting of massive glaciers may have done more than just raise...
Microplastics found deep in the body’s main arteries
A recent study has found that tiny pieces of plastic, known as micronanoplastics, are not just floating in the air, water, and food we...
Tiny worms help scientists understand the hidden dangers of “forever chemicals”
In a lab at Duke University, tiny worms smaller than an eyelash are helping scientists study the effects of a group of dangerous human-made...
Scientists mimic bacteria to turn acid wastewater into clean energy
A group of researchers in China has developed a new type of membrane that could help turn acidic industrial wastewater into electricity.
Inspired by how...
New splash-free urinal could save one million liters of spilled urine daily
Public restrooms may soon become much cleaner, thanks to a new urinal design that prevents messy splashback.
For over a hundred years, urinal shapes have...
Wildfire smoke may increase mental health emergencies, Harvard study finds
Smoke from wildfires does more than damage lungs—it may also take a toll on mental health. A new study led by researchers at the...
Long-term air pollution may harm brain health in older adults, study finds
Breathing polluted air for many years may hurt brain health in older adults, according to a new study from researchers at University College London...
Scientists find deep-sea plastic hotspots created by underwater avalanches
Scientists have discovered that powerful underwater avalanches are sweeping huge amounts of microplastics into the deep sea, creating hidden pollution hotspots on the ocean...
New way to turn plastic waste into useful 3D-printed products
In Germany, about 5.6 million tons of plastic packaging are thrown away every year after just one use.
Sadly, less than a third of this...
Air pollution may raise dementia risk—and diet might play a role
Dementia is a condition that affects the brain, often making it harder for people to remember things, think clearly, or behave as they normally...