Environment

Scientists find driver of climate change 8000 years ago

Scientists have found something amazing in Scotland that could help us understand what's happening with the Earth's climate right now. They've figured out that melting...

How air pollution and vitamin B could affect your dementia risk

What's the Connection? Air pollution is a growing problem that affects our health in ways we're only starting to understand. We all know that smoggy...

Climate change and your heart: what you need to know

We all know that climate change affects the environment. What's becoming increasingly clear is that it's also a major health issue—specifically for heart health. Experts...

Scientists find link between wildfire smoke and rising suicide rates in rural areas

We all know that air pollution can hurt our lungs and hearts, but what about our minds? New research is shedding light on a...

How special bacteria make electricity from wastewater

Imagine turning waste water into electricity! Sounds like science fiction, right? But scientists from EPFL (a fancy science school in Switzerland) have done just that. They...

Scientists warn increased temperature-related deaths in the US by the end of the century

A recent study in GeoHealth warns that if global temperatures rise by 3 degrees Celsius above pre-industrial levels, temperature-related deaths in the United States...

The rise and fall of the Tibetan empire: how climate changes influenced a civilization

Thriving Against the Odds The Tibetan Empire was an astonishing historical phenomenon, thriving in a region where the altitude alone would discourage most civilizations. Its height...

How engineers use water to fight carbon emissions

Have you ever wondered if water, the most basic thing on our planet, could help us combat climate change? Researchers at Johns Hopkins University say...

Why your kitchen is the secret to cleaner air at home

Did you know that the air inside your home can be polluted too? And guess what? Your kitchen plays a big role in it! Researchers...

Climate crisis makes breathing harder for people with lung diseases

According to a new report, people with lung issues like asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) have a lot more to worry about...