New smart sensor could sniff out indoor pollution—and heals itself
Many everyday items in your home—from candles and cleaning sprays to furniture and cosmetics—can release formaldehyde, a colorless, odorless gas that may pose health...
Stretchable smart sensor could spot water pollution in just a blink
Clean water is essential for our health, food, cities, and industries.
Yet, detecting water pollution quickly and accurately remains a big challenge—especially in places without...
Could chemicals in our environment be causing obesity?
Since 1975, the number of people around the world living with obesity has nearly tripled. That’s a worrying fact reported by the World Health...
Global warming may double sleep apnea burden worldwide, study warns
A groundbreaking new study by sleep researchers at Flinders University has revealed that rising global temperatures may significantly worsen sleep apnea, a common and...
Smart memory devices that melt away in water could help tackle e-waste
As technology becomes a bigger part of our everyday lives, so does the problem of electronic waste.
From smartwatches and fitness trackers to medical patches...
Gold rush 2.0: Scientists extract treasure from e-waste
A team of researchers at Flinders University in Australia has found a safer and more eco-friendly way to extract gold—not just from traditional ore,...
How limestone and seawater could help ships cut carbon emissions in half
Ships play a major role in global trade—but they’re also a big source of carbon emissions.
In fact, the shipping industry is responsible for nearly...
Lunar dust is bad. But not as bad as living in the city
As NASA prepares for a return to the Moon through the Artemis program, one of the biggest health concerns for astronauts has been lunar...
Some climate solutions may suffocate our oceans, new study warns
As the world looks for ways to fight climate change, scientists are exploring new techniques to pull carbon dioxide (CO₂) out of the atmosphere.
One...
MIT’s bubble wrap-inspired invention pulls drinking water from thin air
A team of engineers at MIT has developed an exciting new device that can collect clean drinking water straight from the air — even...