Tiny worms help scientists understand the hidden dangers of “forever chemicals”
In a lab at Duke University, tiny worms smaller than an eyelash are helping scientists study the effects of a group of dangerous human-made...
Scientists mimic bacteria to turn acid wastewater into clean energy
A group of researchers in China has developed a new type of membrane that could help turn acidic industrial wastewater into electricity.
Inspired by how...
New splash-free urinal could save one million liters of spilled urine daily
Public restrooms may soon become much cleaner, thanks to a new urinal design that prevents messy splashback.
For over a hundred years, urinal shapes have...
Wildfire smoke may increase mental health emergencies, Harvard study finds
Smoke from wildfires does more than damage lungs—it may also take a toll on mental health. A new study led by researchers at the...
Long-term air pollution may harm brain health in older adults, study finds
Breathing polluted air for many years may hurt brain health in older adults, according to a new study from researchers at University College London...
Scientists find deep-sea plastic hotspots created by underwater avalanches
Scientists have discovered that powerful underwater avalanches are sweeping huge amounts of microplastics into the deep sea, creating hidden pollution hotspots on the ocean...
New way to turn plastic waste into useful 3D-printed products
In Germany, about 5.6 million tons of plastic packaging are thrown away every year after just one use.
Sadly, less than a third of this...
Air pollution may raise dementia risk—and diet might play a role
Dementia is a condition that affects the brain, often making it harder for people to remember things, think clearly, or behave as they normally...
Scientists cut air cleaning costs in half with new tech that turns pollution into...
A team of scientists in South Korea has created a new technology that makes cleaning harmful air cheaper and more energy-efficient for small businesses—especially...
Ants in your house? Here’s how they get everywhere—even high up in tall buildings
Ants are among nature's greatest success stories, with an estimated 22,000 species worldwide.
Tropical Australia in particular is a global hotspot for ant diversity. Some...