Chemicals, forever: How do you fix a problem like PFAS
A landmark legal settlement has once again focused our attention on the dangers of "forever chemicals".
This class of chemicals, technically known as per-and polyfluoroalkyl...
Study finds air pollution increases stress and heart disease risk
A comprehensive study conducted across more than 3,000 US counties, encompassing 315 million residents, reveals a significant link between air pollution, mental health issues,...
About 40% of Americans live with air pollution, study finds
Nearly 40% of Americans are currently living in areas where air pollution levels are harmful to health, according to a recent "State of the...
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,...