How smart biorefineries can create a sustainable future
Imagine a world where we no longer rely on oil and gas for energy and products.
Instead, we use natural, renewable materials to meet our...
Antarctica’s melting ice is slowing the world’s strongest ocean current
New research has found that melting Antarctic ice sheets are slowing down the Antarctic Circumpolar Current (ACC)—the world's strongest ocean current.
This slowdown could have...
Scientists turn old clothes into stronger recycled paper
Most old clothes are burned, leading to wasted materials and environmental harm.
However, researchers in Austria have developed a new method to recycle cotton-based textiles...
Scientists discover palm tree fossils in subarctic Canada, revealing a warmer past
A recent study by Connecticut College has uncovered strong evidence that palm trees once thrived in subarctic Canada.
This surprising discovery reshapes what scientists know...
Lifestyle and environment play a bigger role in health than genes, study finds
A new study from Oxford Population Health has found that environmental factors like smoking, physical activity, and socioeconomic conditions have a much greater influence...
Reintroducing wolves to Scotland could help fight climate change
Bringing wolves back to the Scottish Highlands could help restore native forests and absorb one million metric tons of CO2 every year, according to...
What are PFAS?
Chemicals called PFAS are sometimes in the news.
PFAS stands for perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances.
PFAS are widely used and long-lasting. They’re found in everyday items like...
Scientists find a cheap and fast way to trap carbon in rocks
Stanford University scientists have found a practical and affordable way to remove carbon dioxide (CO2) from the air and store it permanently.
This could be...
Could satellites help predict volcanic disasters?
In 2018, a powerful eruption at Indonesia’s Anak Krakatau volcano caused a massive landslide, sending a tsunami crashing into the shores of Java and...
Rising pollen levels linked to higher death risks for older adults
New research from the University of Michigan has found that high pollen levels can be more than just a nuisance for allergy sufferers—they may...