Chemicals in your living room may cause diabetes, study shows
In a new study, researchers found that flame retardants in nearly every American home could cause diabetes.
These flame retardants, called PBDEs, have been linked...
5 myths about single-use plastic
Stand in the soda pop aisle at the supermarket, surrounded by rows of brightly colored plastic bottles and metal cans, and it’s easy to...
Scientists find new low-energy way to recycle plastic waste
When we started using plastics about 70 years ago, not much thought — if any — was given to the implications of their lifespan...
Is your drinking water toxic? This app may help you find out
Exposure to hydraulic fracturing fluid in drinking water has been shown to increase the risk of respiratory problems, premature births, congenital heart defects, and...
5G wireless may lead to inaccurate weather forecasts
Upcoming 5G wireless networks that will provide faster cell phone service may lead to inaccurate weather forecasts, according to a Rutgers study on a...
Your neighborhood may raise your risk of chronic kidney disease
In a new study, researchers found a neighborhood's overall socioeconomic status, including income and education level, may influence its residents' risk of chronic kidney...
Wastewater predicts COVID-19 outbreaks days before testing, Yale study shows
In a new study, researchers took daily samples from the New Haven-area wastewater treatment plant.
They were able to track the progression of COVID-19 up...
Air pollution contributes to COVID-19 death in US
In a new study, researchers found a link between chronic exposure to hazardous air pollutants (HAPS) and COVID-19 mortality rates.
The research was conducted by...
We love our blue jeans, but they have a massive water footprint
The fact that blue jeans typically need only a passing acquaintance with the washing machine has always been a point in their favor.
But even...
Air conditioning may boost COVID-19’s spread indoors
In a new study, researchers found air circulation and ventilation is key to preventing a build-up of droplets and aerosols that spread COVID-19.
They found...