Scientists detect 4 new COVID variants in New York City wastewater
First Delta, then Omicron. The latest COVID variants have spread like wildfire across the globe in recent months, leading many scientists to wonder when...
The inside of your car may be dirtier than the average toilet, study finds
In a new study from Aston University, researchers found that the inside of our cars has significantly higher levels of germs on them than...
Best food to counter the effects of air pollution
I’ve been reading about the terrible effects of air pollution for a long time and am thrilled there’s something we can do other than...
Earth’s insides are cooling faster than we thought, shows study
Researchers suspect that the Earth’s heat may dissipate sooner than previously thought.
The researchers have come to this conclusion after showing in the lab how...
Ozone exposure linked to cognitive decline in older people
In a new study from Yale, researchers found a strong link between long-term ozone exposure and an increased risk of cognitive impairment in older...
What it’s like to work at the bottom of the Earth
When your workplace is the South Pole, things can get a little unusual.
Light emitted billions of years ago could help solve enduring mysteries about...
Scientists find leftovers of Earth’s dramatic formation
Researchers have uncovered the most detail ever of the mysterious structures laying between the Earth's mantle and core.
This provides the strongest evidence yet they...
This coating could protect solar panels from snow and ice
Researchers have demonstrated an inexpensive, clear coating that reduced snow and ice accumulation on solar panels, enabling them to generate up to 85% more...
People with bowel diseases have more microplastics in their feces
In a new study from Nanjing Medical University, researchers found that people with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) have more microplastics in their feces than...
Fossil fuels could play a key role in global decline in sperm counts
In a new study from Brunel University London, researchers found chemical pollution from burning fossil fuels could play a significant part in the global...