Environment

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...

When city lights turn deadly for migrating birds

Imagine a world where the night sky in cities glows not just with stars but with myriad lights from buildings and street lamps. While this...

A surprising discovery in the ocean: nature’s ingenious nitrogen fixers

For a long time, we've believed that only bacteria had the special ability to grab nitrogen from the air and turn it into something...

25-year study reveals lasting impact of tornado on forests

In a long-term study, scientists at the University of Cincinnati have been closely observing the regrowth of a forest in the Harris Benedict Nature...

Climate change linked to rising stroke risk

In recent research published on April 10, 2024, in the online version of Neurology, scientists have drawn a line connecting the dots between climate...

Madagascar’s drought and climate change

A group of scientists led by the University of California, Irvine, has found a clear connection between the ongoing long drought in southern Madagascar...

Making air travel safer: A new way to spot rough skies ahead

Flying can sometimes get bumpy, with air turbulence shaking things up in the sky. This isn't just uncomfortable for passengers and crew; it's a big...

Research finds diversified farming benefits people, environment, and profits

In an ambitious global study spearheaded by the University of Copenhagen and the University of Hohenheim, researchers have delivered a powerful message to the...

Ancient DNA and bones uncover species migration due to past climate shifts

In the serene landscapes of Nordland, Norway, nestled within a unique cave, scientists have unearthed a treasure trove of ancient animal bones that offer...

The Southern Ocean has the cleanest air on Earth. We have just discovered why

The Southern Ocean is renowned for having the cleanest air on Earth. But the precise reasons why have remained a mystery, until now. There’s more to...