Arctic ice decline impacts marine life and ocean productivity
The Arctic Ocean, a realm of extreme conditions and profound beauty, is witnessing a dramatic transformation.
Over the past quarter-century, the Arctic's summer sea ice...
Can tiny plastic pieces affect our health?
Since their invention over a century ago, plastics have become part of our daily lives. Our food and drinks are often packaged in plastics....
Reduce tap water microplastics by boiling, study suggests
In a world increasingly troubled by pollution, the presence of nano- and microplastics (NMPs) in our environment has become a pressing concern.
Found in water,...
Air quality may change suicide risk
In a new study that spans the fields of environmental science and public health, researchers from the United States and China have uncovered a...
The vital role of overexploited sea cucumbers in coral reef health
In the vast and vibrant underwater world of our oceans, coral reefs stand as bustling metropolises of marine life.
Often hailed as the rainforests of...
Persistent pollutants hit record highs in Holloman base wildlife
In the vast, dry landscapes of New Mexico, an unexpected environmental crisis has been unfolding, shedding light on the pervasive and lasting impact of...
How climate change intensifies tropical rainfall
In a new study published in Science Advances, scientists from the Institute of Science and Technology Austria (ISTA) and the Max-Planck-Institute for Meteorology have...
The hidden dangers of air pollution on heart and lung health
Two recent large studies in the United States, shared by The BMJ, have unveiled a troubling link between air pollution, specifically fine particulate matter...
Antarctica’s ice anchors melting away faster than ever
In a significant discovery, scientists have found that Antarctica's natural ice anchors, essential in holding back the continent's land ice from sliding into the...
Unlocking the mysteries of marine toxins in whales and dolphins
In a pioneering study by Florida Atlantic University's Harbor Branch Oceanographic Institute, scientists have embarked on an insightful journey to understand the impact of...