Fruit could help protect your lungs from air pollution
Most of us know that air pollution is harmful to our health, especially our lungs.
But new research suggests that eating plenty of fruit may...
A Nordic diet could help you live longer—and save the planet
Eating well doesn’t just benefit your health—it may also help the planet.
That’s the message from new research by Aarhus University in Denmark, which found...
Amazon trees are growing bigger as CO₂ levels rise
The trees of the Amazon rainforest are getting larger, and scientists believe rising carbon dioxide levels in the atmosphere are the reason why.
A new...
Earth’s “carbon thermostat” could overshoot, triggering a sooner ice age
Earth has a built-in climate regulator that recycles carbon dioxide, but new research from the University of California, Riverside shows this system may sometimes...
Shocking study shows all beverages contain microplastics
Microplastics are turning up everywhere—in our bodies, our brains, and now, in every drink we consume.
A new study from the UK has found that...
Wheat and watts: How vertical solar panels let farmers harvest twice
Picture a field where food and energy grow side by side, without competing for space.
It may sound futuristic, but researchers at Aarhus University in...
Microplastics may be weakening our bones, scientists warn
Plastic has become a part of nearly every aspect of modern life.
More than 400 million tons are produced each year, and the waste is...
Microplastics in daily products may damage your bones
Every year, over 400 million tons of plastic are produced and used around the world.
This huge amount of plastic pollutes beaches, rivers, and even...
Air pollution strongly increases dementia risk
Dementia is a condition that affects how the brain works.
It makes it harder for people to remember things, think clearly, or act the way...
Air pollution may cause early heart damage, MRI study finds
Long-term exposure to air pollution may quietly harm your heart, even before symptoms appear, according to a new study published in the journal Radiology.
Researchers...