Why the Amazon can’t grow back after gold mining
In the Peruvian Amazon, forests aren’t bouncing back after gold mining—not just because the soil is damaged, but because the land has lost its...
Smarter wood stoves could cut air pollution by 95%
New research from Oregon State University is helping make wood-burning stoves much cleaner and safer for the environment and our health.
Scientists have developed new...
How a new material could help cut building emissions by 45%
Imagine a building that powers itself using just light and movement from its surroundings.
Thanks to new research from the University of St Andrews, this...
These self-healing circuit boards could help solve the world’s e-waste crisis
Every year, the pile of discarded electronics—known as e-waste—keeps growing. From broken phones and outdated laptops to worn-out appliances, our digital lives are producing...
Scientists discover iron powder can clean toxic ‘forever chemicals’ better than carbon
Researchers have found that a common and inexpensive material—iron powder—can clean up dangerous "forever chemicals" from water even better than the material most water...
Clean water in 5 minutes? New invention makes it possible
Scientists in South Korea have created a powerful new material that can clean dirty water quickly and efficiently—without needing electricity.
This new technology not only...
Scientists create green cement alternative using industrial waste
As cities grow and more buildings go up, the construction industry is facing two major challenges: heavy carbon emissions from materials like cement and...
Scientists warn: Toxic metal in chocolate could harm future generations
When you reach for a chocolate bar, you might not think twice.
But scientists say it’s time to reconsider. Some brands of chocolate contain worrying...
This tiny filter could make carbon capture cheaper, safer, and more effective
Capturing carbon dioxide (CO₂) from the air is a powerful way to fight climate change, but current systems face a major challenge.
The chemicals that...
Scientists find more smog-causing chemicals in Los Angeles than expected
Los Angeles has long struggled with air pollution, and despite progress over the decades, smog is still a major issue in the region.
Now, scientists...