Scientists find potential way to convert food waste into batteries
What do apple cores, spent grain, and walnut shells have in common?
They could one day be used to power a data center.
As the world...
Are human burial practices messing up Earth’s ecosystems?
Life depends on death — living things die, decompose and eventually become nutrients for other life.
But when humans die, we’re often embalmed and buried...
Pesticide linked to chronic kidney disease, study finds
In a new study from the University of Queensland, researchers found a commonly available pesticide has been associated with an increased risk of chronic...
Living in a green, leafy neighborhood could cut your heart attack risk
In a recent study from the University of Miami, researchers found spending your golden years in a place with lots of trees and other...
Plant-based jet fuel could reduce emissions by 68%
Replacing petroleum-based aviation fuel with sustainable aviation fuel derived from a type of mustard plant can reduce carbon emissions by up to 68%, according...
By 2500 earth could be alien to humans, shows study
To fully grasp and plan for climate impacts under any scenario, researchers and policymakers must look well beyond the 2100 benchmark.
Unless CO2 emissions drop...
Natural light may be key to improve sleep and mood
In a new study from Monash University, researchers found that getting enough natural sunlight each day can impact a person's mood and sleep quality.
They...
Traffic noise may increase diabetes, blood pressure risks
Navigating through congested road traffic is enough to make even the most laid-back people lose their cool. As it turns out, just the sound...
Staying in nature can improve mood and reduce anxiety
In a new study from the University of York, researchers found outdoor nature-based activities are effective for improving mental health in adults, including those...
Scientists find large solar parks could cool surrounding land for the first time
Scientists using satellite technologies have discovered for the first time that large scale solar parks have a cooling effect on the land surrounding them.
As...