Environment

Air pollution is linked to Parkinson’s disease, study finds

A groundbreaking study conducted by researchers at the Barrow Neurological Institute has unveiled a significant connection between air pollution levels and the risk of...

Heart disease death in U.S. caused by extreme heat may triple by midcentury

New research warns that the number of cardiovascular deaths caused by extreme heat could increase significantly in the United States if we don't take...

Seabird takes a wild 1,000 km ride on a typhoon: what this tells us...

In 2019, a big storm called Typhoon Faxai hit Japan. It was very strong, with winds close to 200 km/hr. While this storm caused problems...

UV light boosts diaper recycling speed by 200 times, shows study

Diapers are a must-have for babies, but have you ever thought about what happens to them after they're thrown away? In Germany alone, over 100,000...

Light exposure at night linked to mental problems, while daytime light reduces risks

A study involving nearly 87,000 participants, making it the largest of its kind, has revealed a strong connection between light exposure and mental health. Increased...

US groundwater is getting saltier, and that causes problems!

Our groundwater is becoming saltier, and this might be a problem we didn't see coming. Scientists from the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) have been on...

Scientists find link between air pollution and breast cancer risk

A groundbreaking study has revealed a significant connection between exposure to fine particle air pollution and an increased risk of breast cancer among women. This...

Canadian wildfire is linked to increase asthma cases in NYC, study finds

A recent study reveals a concerning link between Canadian wildfire smoke and a surge in asthma-related emergency department visits in New York City. This research...

Scientists find way to grow tomatoes in building waste

Once upon a time, a group of researchers from the University of Portsmouth uncovered a magical recipe for turning construction rubbish into a lush...

A drop of caution: The unseen dangers lurking in our tap water

Water is a basic need that we all share. We drink it, cook with it, and bathe in it, trusting that it’s safe for...