Environment

Study on sea surface temperatures offers definitive proof of human-driven climate change

Recent oceanic research has provided striking evidence of human influence on climate change, specifically showing how activities related to the increase in CO2 emissions...

How much water is held in snow?

In the snowy mountains and regions across the globe, the snow that blankets the landscape does more than provide a playground for winter sports...

New material could capture carbon dioxide using humidity

In a Princeton University lab, researchers have developed a groundbreaking material that can grab carbon dioxide (CO2) from the air by simply using changes...

Study suggests waxy dragonflies better adapted to climate change

Biologists at the University of Colorado have uncovered an interesting survival strategy among dragonflies in increasingly warm and dry climates. Their research, featured in the...

Study reveals major enhancements in Europe’s air quality over twenty years

A team of researchers from the Barcelona Institute for Global Health (ISGlobal) has made significant strides in understanding air pollution in Europe by employing...

Plastic’s long reach: Polar birds at risk

When we think of plastic pollution, images of ocean creatures tangled in trash often come to mind. However, this problem stretches far beyond these...

New sensor could detect dangerous forever chemicals in drinking water simply

Have you ever heard of "forever chemicals"? These are harmful substances found in everyday items like food packaging, nonstick pans, and even some types of...

Halloween horror for sea turtles: The plastic threat in the Mediterranean

In a study that reads more like a tale of Halloween horror, researchers have made a shocking discovery in the Mediterranean Sea. Among the...

Cooking on your gas stove may pollute the air more than cars do

Did you know that using your gas stove at home might be filling your house with tiny particles that could harm your health? A study...

Cool tech from scientists: A new device warms and cools buildings for free!

In our quest to be kinder to our planet, how we keep our buildings warm in the winter and cool in the summer is...