Environment

Air pollution and traffic noise could heart fertility in men and women

A new study from Denmark has found that long-term exposure to air pollution may increase the risk of infertility in men, while road traffic...

Scientists create eco-friendly method for tiny structures using water and paper

Imagine being able to create tiny structures, like those in computer chips or medical devices, with the same ease and sustainability as printing on...

Scientists develop new device to turn CO₂ into useful products

A researcher at the University of Central Florida (UCF) has developed an exciting new technology that could help reduce the harmful effects of carbon...

New study reveals a hidden ‘mercury bomb’ in the Arctic

As the Arctic warms at a rate up to four times faster than the rest of the world, a hidden danger is emerging from...

Small chemical change boosts CO₂ capture by 15%

Researchers at Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) have discovered that making a small tweak to a chemical process can significantly improve the ability to...

Scientists create genetically engineered wood to store carbon and cut emissions

Researchers at the University of Maryland have made an exciting breakthrough by genetically modifying poplar trees to produce high-performance wood without the need for...

Scientists turn plant waste into powerful nanoparticles

Researchers at the University of Chemistry and Technology in Prague have found a new way to tackle waste and fight infections at the same...

Newer planes emit less carbon, but their contrails may be doing more harm to...

Modern airplanes are more fuel-efficient and produce less carbon than older models, but a new study reveals that they might be causing more environmental...

Scientists create ant-sized robot that could revolutionize rescue missions

Imagine tiny robots, no bigger than ants, crawling through the rubble of a collapsed building, reaching places that are too dangerous or too small...

Scientists help Maui rebuild homes that can withstand future disasters

One year ago, devastating fires swept through the Hawaiian island of Maui, killing 102 people, destroying over 2,200 buildings, and displacing 5,000 residents in...