Environment

Scientists turn plant waste into powerful nanoparticles

Researchers at the University of Chemistry and Technology in Prague have found a new way to tackle waste and fight infections at the same...

Newer planes emit less carbon, but their contrails may be doing more harm to...

Modern airplanes are more fuel-efficient and produce less carbon than older models, but a new study reveals that they might be causing more environmental...

Scientists create ant-sized robot that could revolutionize rescue missions

Imagine tiny robots, no bigger than ants, crawling through the rubble of a collapsed building, reaching places that are too dangerous or too small...

Scientists help Maui rebuild homes that can withstand future disasters

One year ago, devastating fires swept through the Hawaiian island of Maui, killing 102 people, destroying over 2,200 buildings, and displacing 5,000 residents in...

Scientists discover unexpected methane emissions in Alaska’s drylands

When Katey Walter Anthony, a researcher at the University of Alaska Fairbanks, first heard rumors about methane gas bubbling under the lawns of Fairbanks...

Tiny air particles linked to over 1,000 deaths annually in Canada’s largest cities

A groundbreaking study led by McGill University researchers has found that ultrafine particles (UFPs) in the air are linked to about 1,100 premature deaths...

Scientists develop breakthrough method to recycle medical plastic waste

Single-use healthcare items like gloves, masks, and surgical tools have become a massive environmental problem. These items are usually thrown away after one use, leading...

Why predicting climate tipping points is so difficult

A recent study published in Science Advances shows that predicting when critical climate tipping points will happen is much harder than scientists previously thought. These...

Scientists warn rapid melting of Andean glaciers signals faster global ice loss

Researchers from Boston College have discovered that glaciers in the Andes Mountains are melting much faster than expected. Their study, published in the journal Science,...

The hidden dangers of nail salon chemicals people should know

That distinctive nail salon smell—sharp, sweet, and a bit tingly in your nose—is actually air pollution. This air pollution can cause various health problems for...