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...
Scientists discover unexpected methane emissions in Alaska’s drylands
When Katey Walter Anthony, a researcher at the University of Alaska Fairbanks, first heard rumors about methane gas bubbling under the lawns of Fairbanks...
Tiny air particles linked to over 1,000 deaths annually in Canada’s largest cities
A groundbreaking study led by McGill University researchers has found that ultrafine particles (UFPs) in the air are linked to about 1,100 premature deaths...
Scientists develop breakthrough method to recycle medical plastic waste
Single-use healthcare items like gloves, masks, and surgical tools have become a massive environmental problem.
These items are usually thrown away after one use, leading...
Why predicting climate tipping points is so difficult
A recent study published in Science Advances shows that predicting when critical climate tipping points will happen is much harder than scientists previously thought.
These...
Scientists warn rapid melting of Andean glaciers signals faster global ice loss
Researchers from Boston College have discovered that glaciers in the Andes Mountains are melting much faster than expected.
Their study, published in the journal Science,...
The hidden dangers of nail salon chemicals people should know
That distinctive nail salon smell—sharp, sweet, and a bit tingly in your nose—is actually air pollution.
This air pollution can cause various health problems for...
Scientists develop self-powered robots to monitor water environments
Researchers at Binghamton University, State University of New York, have created a self-powered "bug" that can skim across water to collect environmental data.
This innovation...
Coyotes in the city: What you need to know
Atlanta, home to over 6 million people, a vibrant film and music scene, and now, a growing population of coyotes.
Thanks to new video footage...
Scientists discover new type of wood that could help fight climate change
Researchers have discovered a completely new type of wood that could significantly improve how we capture and store carbon.
This breakthrough was made while studying...