Canadian wildfire is linked to increase asthma cases in NYC, study finds
A recent study reveals a concerning link between Canadian wildfire smoke and a surge in asthma-related emergency department visits in New York City.
This research...
Scientists find way to grow tomatoes in building waste
Once upon a time, a group of researchers from the University of Portsmouth uncovered a magical recipe for turning construction rubbish into a lush...
A drop of caution: The unseen dangers lurking in our tap water
Water is a basic need that we all share. We drink it, cook with it, and bathe in it, trusting that it’s safe for...
Contamination of U.S. drinking water is quite often, study finds
A recent study spearheaded by a scientist from the University of New Mexico, alongside colleagues nationwide, sheds light on the unsettling reality of water...
Climate change is linked to substance abuse and addiction, study finds
In an era where climate change's multifaceted impacts permeate numerous aspects of our lives, a recent study shines a spotlight on an unexplored consequence:...
Scientists discover microplastics in a cave that had been closed for 30 years
Scientists at Saint Louis University made a surprising discovery recently when they found a large amount of tiny plastic particles, known as microplastics, in...
MIT device could turn seawater into cheap drinking water, shows study
Scientists and engineers at MIT, along with collaborators in China, have created an innovative device powered by the sun, capable of turning seawater into...
Scientists find way to turn waste sand into new concrete
In a significant breakthrough, researchers at Nottingham Trent University (NTU) have developed an innovative form of concrete, transforming waste sand from the metal casting...
Weather extremes and your health: what to know
Weather affects where we live, what we do, and when we can do it. It can also impact our health.
Temperature extremes, hot or cold,...
Dangerous chemicals linked to specific cancers in women, study finds
A recent study published in the Journal of Exposure Science and Environmental Epidemiology reveals a notable correlation between certain endocrine-disrupting chemicals and the development...