Air pollution: the invisible threat to our mental health
Air pollution is like an invisible monster that might be messing with our minds. That's what a new study says.
This study was published in...
Extreme heat warning: Keep cool to be heart-healthy when temperatures rise
Mother nature is at it again as record high temperatures are bringing summer heat early this year around much of the U.S., and the...
How our groundwater use actually tilts the Earth!
According to a study from Seoul National University, by pumping large amounts of groundwater, we've managed to nudge the Earth's spin!
Hotter days and pollution linked to increased dog bites, study finds
A recent study published in Scientific Reports suggests that dog bites may occur more frequently on hotter and more polluted days.
Hidden ice melt in Himalayan glaciers, shows study
A new study reveals that the mass loss of lake-terminating glaciers in the Great Himalayas has been significantly underestimated.
How burning iron can provide a sustainable energy future
Researchers from McGill University in Canada and Eindhoven University of Technology in The Netherlands have made an exciting discovery about a unique type of...
Self-testing for “forever chemicals”: A new study shows promise
The Problem with PFAS
Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, or PFAS for short, are everywhere. They're in many everyday products, from non-stick pans to stain-resistant carpets.
The...
Feeling safe in your neighbourhood may help you lose weight
The Study
A study from the Netherlands suggests that feeling safe in your neighborhood could help you lose weight.
This research, presented at the European Congress...
This metal-filtering sponge removes lead from water
Engineers have developed a new sponge that can remove metals — including toxic heavy metals like lead and critical metals like cobalt — from...
Cost to plug and abandon US Gulf of Mexico wells estimated at $30 billion
The United States has thousands of unplugged oil and gas wells, both onshore and offshore, that present potential environmental and financial risks to the...