Hidden underground clues could help predict dangerous wildfires before they start
When people think about wildfire danger, they usually focus on hot weather, dry air, and strong winds.
But researchers believe another important warning sign may...
Doctors Warn That Smoke and Heat Together Can Be Deadly for the Heart
Doctors are warning that two environmental hazards are becoming a dangerous combination for heart health.
Wildfire smoke drifting across large areas and record-breaking summer heat...
New sponge-like material can pull up to 1.8 liters of drinking water a day...
Scientists have developed a new material that can capture water directly from the air, offering a promising way to provide drinking water in some...
Protecting Your Heart Now Also Means Protecting Yourself from the Environment
Heart health is influenced by much more than cholesterol and blood pressure.
According to experts from Vanderbilt University Medical Center, everyday environmental conditions such as...
Why plug-in hybrid cars often use more fuel than drivers expect
Plug-in hybrid vehicles are designed to combine the benefits of electric driving with the convenience of a gasoline engine for longer journeys.
They can travel...
Could the Air You Breathe Increase Your Dementia Risk?
Dementia is a group of conditions that slowly damage the brain, making it harder for people to remember, think clearly, solve problems, communicate, and...
Could a Common Road Chemical Quietly Increase Alzheimer’s Risk?
Scientists are paying increasing attention to pollution that comes from vehicle tires.
Unlike exhaust emissions, tiny particles released as tires wear down receive much less...
Could Invisible Microplastics Raise Your Risk of Heart Attacks?
Plastic has become part of everyday life. It is used in food packaging, drink bottles, clothing, household products, cars, and countless other items.
As these...
Tiny bottle filter could bring safe drinking water to millions during floods and droughts
A team of researchers has created a small, portable water filter that could make it much easier for people to get clean drinking water...
Heat Waves and Dirty Air May Damage Your Heart
Hot weather does more than make people feel uncomfortable. It can also place extra strain on the heart and blood vessels.
Doctors from Vanderbilt University...