Wildfire smoke may harm sperm quality, new study finds
As wildfires become more common across the U.S. and Canada, their effects may reach beyond breathing problems and heart health—new research suggests they may...
Scientists turn food waste into natural plastics for everyday packaging
Plastic pollution is one of the biggest environmental problems of our time.
More than 400 million metric tons of plastic are produced globally every year,...
Air pollution can make sleep apnea worse
A new multi-national study, presented at the European Respiratory Society Congress, has revealed that air pollution may worsen symptoms of obstructive sleep apnea (OSA).
OSA...
Scientists discover hidden electron highways beneath the Earth
Beneath the ground, a hidden electrical world powers the chemistry that shapes ecosystems, controls water quality, and determines the fate of pollutants.
A new review...
Fruit could help protect your lungs from air pollution
Most of us know that air pollution is harmful to our health, especially our lungs.
But new research suggests that eating plenty of fruit may...
A Nordic diet could help you live longer—and save the planet
Eating well doesn’t just benefit your health—it may also help the planet.
That’s the message from new research by Aarhus University in Denmark, which found...
Amazon trees are growing bigger as CO₂ levels rise
The trees of the Amazon rainforest are getting larger, and scientists believe rising carbon dioxide levels in the atmosphere are the reason why.
A new...
Earth’s “carbon thermostat” could overshoot, triggering a sooner ice age
Earth has a built-in climate regulator that recycles carbon dioxide, but new research from the University of California, Riverside shows this system may sometimes...
Shocking study shows all beverages contain microplastics
Microplastics are turning up everywhere—in our bodies, our brains, and now, in every drink we consume.
A new study from the UK has found that...
Wheat and watts: How vertical solar panels let farmers harvest twice
Picture a field where food and energy grow side by side, without competing for space.
It may sound futuristic, but researchers at Aarhus University in...