Air pollution linked to higher risk of dementia, study finds
Air pollution could be increasing the risk of dementia, according to a major analysis of research involving nearly 30 million people.
Scientists found that tiny...
Love in the dirt: How soil microbes might influence our emotions
Could the microbes living in soil have an impact on human emotions, relationships, and even feelings of love?
Scientists from Flinders University in Australia think...
Ocean acidification damages shark teeth from root to crown, study finds
Sharks are famous for their teeth. Unlike humans, they never run out—when one tooth falls out or wears down, another quickly takes its place.
This...
Scientists turn walnut shells and water drops into green electricity
Imagine powering a calculator or a small electronic device using nothing more than waste nut shells and a single drop of water.
That is exactly...
Oil and gas pollution linked to 91,000 early deaths in the US every year
A major new study has found that air pollution from oil and gas activities is killing tens of thousands of people in the United...
Ozone could warm the Earth more than we first thought
Ozone is best known as the invisible shield high in the atmosphere that protects us from the sun’s harmful ultraviolet rays.
But ozone is also...
Air pollution may raise dementia risk—what you need to know
Dementia is a serious condition that affects the brain. It can cause memory loss, confusion, and changes in behavior.
While it’s most common in older...
Air pollution may increase dementia risk, study finds
New research has found that air pollution—including car exhaust and smoke from burning wood—raises the risk of developing dementia.
The study looked at data from...
Seashell secrets could make plastic recycling stronger and smarter
Every year, the world produces around 350 million tons of plastic, but less than 10% of it is effectively recycled.
The rest often ends up...
Why throw away gold? The untapped treasure in dead batteries
As the world shifts toward electric vehicles, renewable energy, and portable electronics, demand for lithium — a key ingredient in rechargeable batteries — is...