New way to turn saltwater into drinking water—No electricity required!
A team of engineers from Rice University has developed an innovative desalination system that could change the way fresh water is produced in off-grid...
Scientists turn forest byproducts into sustainable plastics
Researchers at the University of Borås in Sweden have uncovered a promising way to turn a common byproduct of the forest industry into sustainable...
Old drains and railways are full of life. Here’s how to make the most...
Across Australian cities, leftover and overlooked green spaces are everywhere. Just think of all the land along stormwater drains, railway lines and vacant lots.
While...
Scientists find new way to tame earthquake risks at Italy’s Campi Flegrei
In southern Italy, a vast volcanic region called Campi Flegrei has been shaking with frequent earthquakes since 2022.
This volcanic area, also known as the...
Heat and drought are quietly cutting global crop yields
A new study from Stanford University reveals that rising temperatures and increasing dryness are taking a major toll on global crop yields, particularly for...
Scientists discover tire chemicals in fruits and vegetables
A recent study by researchers at EPFL and the Swiss Federal Food Safety and Veterinary Office (FSVO) has found that chemicals from tires are...
We could cool the planet using planes already in the sky, study finds
Scientists have long explored the idea of cooling the Earth by reflecting sunlight back into space.
One possible method, called stratospheric aerosol injection, involves spraying...
How much meat can you eat without harming the planet?
If you want to eat meat without damaging the planet, scientists say you should stick to about 255 grams of poultry or pork per...
Melting Ice Age may have supercharged Earth’s movements and volcanoes
At the end of the last Ice Age, around 10,000 years ago, the melting of massive glaciers may have done more than just raise...
Microplastics found deep in the body’s main arteries
A recent study has found that tiny pieces of plastic, known as micronanoplastics, are not just floating in the air, water, and food we...