Could “obesogens” in our environment be contributing to obesity?
Obesity is a global health crisis that has been steadily increasing since 1975. The World Health Organization reports that the number of overweight individuals...
Scientists find evidence of an ancient planet inside Earth’s depths
Once upon a time, billions of years ago, Earth experienced a massive space crash with another planet, which led to the creation of our...
Seabird takes a wild 1,000 km ride on a typhoon: what this tells us...
In 2019, a big storm called Typhoon Faxai hit Japan.
It was very strong, with winds close to 200 km/hr. While this storm caused problems...
UV light boosts diaper recycling speed by 200 times, shows study
Diapers are a must-have for babies, but have you ever thought about what happens to them after they're thrown away?
In Germany alone, over 100,000...
Light exposure at night linked to mental problems, while daytime light reduces risks
A study involving nearly 87,000 participants, making it the largest of its kind, has revealed a strong connection between light exposure and mental health.
Increased...
US groundwater is getting saltier, and that causes problems!
Our groundwater is becoming saltier, and this might be a problem we didn't see coming.
Scientists from the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) have been on...
Canadian wildfire is linked to increase asthma cases in NYC, study finds
A recent study reveals a concerning link between Canadian wildfire smoke and a surge in asthma-related emergency department visits in New York City.
This research...
Scientists find way to grow tomatoes in building waste
Once upon a time, a group of researchers from the University of Portsmouth uncovered a magical recipe for turning construction rubbish into a lush...
A drop of caution: The unseen dangers lurking in our tap water
Water is a basic need that we all share. We drink it, cook with it, and bathe in it, trusting that it’s safe for...
Contamination of U.S. drinking water is quite often, study finds
A recent study spearheaded by a scientist from the University of New Mexico, alongside colleagues nationwide, sheds light on the unsettling reality of water...