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...
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...