Even short exposure to air pollution has rapid impacts on the brain
For many decades, scientists thought the brain may be protected from the harmful effects of air pollution.
But in a study from the University of...
Scientists find new way to remove microplastics from water
Scientists find a way to turn a common breakfast food into a new material that can cheaply remove salt and microplastics from seawater.
Climate change trauma has real impacts on cognition and the brain, wildfire survivors study...
Psychological trauma from extreme weather and climate events, such as wildfires, can have long-term impacts on survivors’ brains and cognitive functioning, especially how they...
Should you get rid of your gas stove? Here’s what you need to know
New evidence pointing to the potential health risks associated with gas stoves now has many people asking:
Should I get rid of mine?
The U.S. Consumer...
Compound extreme heat and drought will hit 90% of world population
The frequency of extreme compounding hazards is projected to intensify tenfold globally due to the combined effects of warming and decreases in terrestrial water storage.
Warm days contribute to gun violence surge in the US
From Philadelphia to Portland, cities across the United States are experiencing spikes in gun violence on warm days.
Researchers have begun to explore heat as...
About 1 in 100 heart disease deaths linked to extreme hot and cold weather
In a study from the University of Maryland and elsewhere, scientists found exposure to extremely hot or cold temperatures increases a heart disease patient's...
Bering Land Bridge formed surprisingly late during last ice age
The Bering Land Bridge did not emerge until around 35,700 years ago, less than 10,000 years before the height of the last ice age.
Could more acidic air keep viruses from spreading
Aerosols in indoor air can vary in acidity, and the acidity determines how long viruses remain infectious in the air, research finds.
Time in nature can increase your well-being
In a study from UCL and elsewhere, scientists found nature is a powerful tool that can be harnessed by social prescribers to improve people's...