56 million years ago, the Earth suddenly heated up – and many plants stopped...
Around 56 million years ago, Earth suddenly got much hotter.
Over about 5,000 years, the amount of carbon in the atmosphere drastically increased and global...
Scientists turn lithium waste into strong, sustainable concrete
What if the waste from mining could help build stronger, greener buildings?
Researchers at Flinders University are proving that this isn’t just possible — it...
Scientists uncover the hidden source of ‘forever chemicals’ in North Carolina
For years, communities in North Carolina have struggled with high levels of PFAS in their water.
PFAS, often called “forever chemicals,” are harmful, man-made substances...
This common chemical may increase risk of Parkinson’s disease
Scientists from the University of Rochester and other research groups have found strong new evidence that a chemical called trichloroethylene, or TCE, might be...
Common pesticide linked to hidden brain damage, study finds
A new study has found that children in New York City who were exposed to the insecticide chlorpyrifos (CPF) before birth show changes in...
Air pollution increases cardiac arrest risk, study shows
A new study conducted by the Politecnico di Milano in Lombardy has revealed alarming findings about the link between air pollution and cardiac arrest...
Common industrial chemical may cause Parkinson’s disease
Scientists from the University of Rochester and other research groups have found new evidence that a common chemical used in industries may be linked...
Toxic ‘forever chemicals’ found in Canadian sea otters near cities
A new study has revealed that sea otters living along Canada’s Pacific coast have surprisingly high levels of toxic “forever chemicals” in their bodies—especially...
Air pollution during pregnancy may increase autism risk
A new Canadian study has found that exposure to certain air pollutants during pregnancy and early childhood may increase the risk of autism spectrum...
Cockroaches can dramatically poison the air you breathe
Cockroaches are more than just unpleasant house guests — they could be affecting the air we breathe.
A new study from North Carolina State University...