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Climate change make antimicrobial resistance more dangerous

Climate change is exacerbating the already critical issue of antimicrobial resistance (AMR), creating an environment where drug-resistant infections can thrive and spread more rapidly. This...

Scientists develop energy-smart bricks to avoid landfill

Engineers at RMIT University in Australia have teamed up with Visy, the country’s largest recycling company, to develop a new type of brick made...

Scientists find forests that defy climate change

Researchers from the University of Vermont (UVM) have made a surprising discovery about certain forests that could play a crucial role in resisting climate...

Chronic kidney disease develops faster in people living in hot countries

A recent study conducted by researchers from University College London (UCL) and the London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine (LSHTM) reveals that chronic...

New method could speed up creation of eco-friendly materials

Researchers at Tohoku University have developed a groundbreaking way to speed up the creation of new, environmentally friendly materials using a method called ion-exchange. This...

Is there a quick fix for ocean acidification?

The ocean is getting more and more acidic. Can we solve it by emptying a giant bottle of antacid into the ocean? Acidification is threatening the...

How European colonization led to the extinction of blue antelope

The blue antelope, known scientifically as Hippotragus leucophaeus, was a unique species that once roamed the plains of southern Africa. With its distinct bluish-gray coat,...

Turning CO2 and lignin into eco-friendly alternatives

In an era where plastic plays an indispensable role in almost every aspect of modern life, from packaging to high-tech industries, the quest for...

Climate change triggers ant migration in Colorado

A recent study conducted by researchers from the University of Colorado Boulder has brought to light the significant impact of climate change on ant...

Scientists find the link between home chemical storage and ALS disease

In the past ten years, a team from the University of Michigan has been studying how being around harmful chemicals affects our health. They've been...