Why some underwater earthquakes cause tsunamis—and others, just little ripples
After a massive earthquake off the coast of Kamchatka, a peninsula in the far east of Russia, on July 30, 2025, the world watched...
Air pollution linked to increased dementia risk
A major new study has found that long-term exposure to air pollution—such as emissions from cars and industry—can significantly increase the risk of developing...
Air pollution may increase risk of dementia
Dementia is a brain condition that makes it hard for people to remember things, think clearly, and act the way they normally would. It...
Skyscrapers made of wood? Scientists say yes—for the planet’s sake
What if the future of skyscrapers and large buildings was made not of steel or concrete, but of wood?
A new study shows that cross-laminated...
Winter is melting: Scientists shocked by rain and greenery in the Arctic
In February 2025, a group of scientists expecting to study snow in the Arctic instead found themselves standing in pools of meltwater, surrounded by...
Air pollution linked to early signs of heart damage
Long-term exposure to air pollution may lead to early heart damage, according to a new study published in the journal Radiology.
Researchers found that fine...
Earth’s freshwater is disappearing fast—and it’s worse than we thought
A major new global study reveals that Earth’s freshwater is vanishing at a pace never seen before.
Using more than 22 years of satellite data,...
Common plastic chemical linked to many heart deaths worldwide
A new study suggests that a chemical used in making plastic household items may have contributed to over 356,000 deaths from heart disease worldwide...
Air pollution may raise dementia risk, study finds
Dementia is a brain condition that causes problems with memory, thinking, and behavior. It mostly affects older adults, but younger people can also develop...
Chemical used in industry may be linked to Parkinson’s disease
Researchers from the University of Rochester and other institutions are studying how a chemical called trichloroethylene, or TCE, might be connected to Parkinson’s disease....