Scientists develop a new portable device to harvest water from air
Researchers at The Ohio State University have created a new type of water harvesting device that is simpler, more efficient, and more portable than...
Scientists find ‘forever chemicals’ in bottled and tap water worldwide
A new study has uncovered the presence of "forever chemicals" known as PFAS (perfluoroalkyl substances) in both bottled and tap water from several countries.
These...
Car sharing and second-hand phones: Not as green as they seem, study shows
Many people are looking for ways to reduce their environmental impact, and businesses often promote car sharing and second-hand phone sales as eco-friendly solutions.
However,...
Godzilla at 70: The monster’s warning to humanity is still urgent
The 2024 Nobel Peace Prize has been awarded to Nihon Hidankyo, the Japan Confederation of A- and H-bomb Sufferers Organizations.
Many of these witnesses have...
Hurricanes, fires, floods: How to be prepared
This was originally posted on August 30, 2019, and was edited on September 30, 2024.
As people prepare for wild winds and heavy rains during...
New cloud server designs could help cut carbon emissions
Reducing carbon emissions is essential for slowing down climate change.
Most people think of gas-powered cars or factories as the main contributors to pollution, but...
Scientists discover 3,775-year-old log that could revolutionize climate change solutions
A team of researchers has discovered a 3,775-year-old log that could help shape future strategies to combat climate change.
Led by Professor Ning Zeng from...
Scientists create artificial plants that purify air and generate electricity
Most people spend about 90% of their time indoors, which makes the quality of the air we breathe at home, work, or school extremely...
Liquified natural gas is worse for the climate than coal, study finds
A new study from Cornell University has found that liquified natural gas (LNG) has a bigger negative impact on the environment than coal, despite...
Forever chemicals are more toxic in mixtures, study warns
A groundbreaking study has found that "forever chemicals," known as PFAS (per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances), become much more toxic when mixed together in the...