What does it take to thrive in cities, if you’re a bird
As cities gobble up natural spaces, some birds have learned to live alongside skyscrapers, traffic and noise — and large numbers of humans.
How air pollution could harm your mental health
Air pollution is a major environmental issue that can cause a variety of health problems, ranging from respiratory issues to heart disease.
However, recent research...
‘Forever chemicals’ in drinking water linked to weight gain
A new study has found that certain chemicals in drinking water can lead to obesity in humans.
The research confirms a direct link between increased...
Traffic noises linked to higher suicide risk, study finds
Mental health disorders affect almost one billion people globally, and they are one of the primary reasons for suicide.
In Switzerland, it is estimated that...
Fracking linked to heart disease in nearby communities, shows study
Older adults living near fracking sites in Pennsylvania were more likely to be hospitalized for cardiovascular diseases than those who lived in nearby New York state, where fracking is banned.
This low-cost device can measure air pollution anywhere
An MIT research team is rolling out an open-source version of a low-cost, mobile pollution detector that could enable people to track air quality more widely.
Air pollution can speed bone loss from common disease
In a study from Columbia University, scientists found higher levels of air pollutants are linked to bone damage among older women.
The effects were most...
The toxic train derailment in Ohio was only a matter of time. But what...
On Feb. 3, 50 cars of a Norfolk Southern train, some of which were carrying hazardous chemicals and materials, derailed in East Palestine due to what investigators have said was a broken axle.
3D-printed superalloy could cut carbon emissions from power plants
As the world looks for ways to cut greenhouse gas emissions, researchers from Sandia National Laboratories have shown that a new 3D-printed superalloy could...
Certain pollutants may increase risk of COVID-19, study finds
Scientists found that high levels of certain chemical pollutants in the blood are linked to an increased risk of COVID-19 disease.