Environment

Contamination of U.S. drinking water is quite often, study finds

A recent study spearheaded by a scientist from the University of New Mexico, alongside colleagues nationwide, sheds light on the unsettling reality of water...

Climate change is linked to substance abuse and addiction, study finds

In an era where climate change's multifaceted impacts permeate numerous aspects of our lives, a recent study shines a spotlight on an unexplored consequence:...

Scientists discover microplastics in a cave that had been closed for 30 years

Scientists at Saint Louis University made a surprising discovery recently when they found a large amount of tiny plastic particles, known as microplastics, in...

MIT device could turn seawater into cheap drinking water, shows study

Scientists and engineers at MIT, along with collaborators in China, have created an innovative device powered by the sun, capable of turning seawater into...

Scientists find way to turn waste sand into new concrete

In a significant breakthrough, researchers at Nottingham Trent University (NTU) have developed an innovative form of concrete, transforming waste sand from the metal casting...

Weather extremes and your health: what to know

Weather affects where we live, what we do, and when we can do it. It can also impact our health. Temperature extremes, hot or cold,...

Dangerous chemicals linked to specific cancers in women, study finds

A recent study published in the Journal of Exposure Science and Environmental Epidemiology reveals a notable correlation between certain endocrine-disrupting chemicals and the development...

Turn hot air into drinking water: Cool invention from Texas makes it possible

Scientists at The University of Texas at Austin have created something amazing for places where water is hard to find. They've made a special gel...

Scientists find driver of climate change 8000 years ago

Scientists have found something amazing in Scotland that could help us understand what's happening with the Earth's climate right now. They've figured out that melting...

How air pollution and vitamin B could affect your dementia risk

What's the Connection? Air pollution is a growing problem that affects our health in ways we're only starting to understand. We all know that smoggy...