Why relying on new technology won’t save the planet
Putting our hopes in yet more new technologies is unwise say researchers.
Overreliance on promises of new technology to solve climate change is enabling delay,...
Even low levels of air pollution could change gene, increase risks of cancer, heart...
In a new study, researchers raise strong concerns that even short-term exposure to low-level air pollution can affect gene expression, leaving us at risk...
Heat can take its toll on mental health
In a new study, researchers found that hot days increase the probability that an average adult in the U.S. will report bad mental health.
Moreover,...
BPA-free products may hurt heart function within minutes of exposure
Bisphenol A (BPA), a chemical used in plastic products, can be found in plastics used for food packaging, including liners for metal cans and...
Widely used pesticide products may increase heart disease death risk
Pyrethroids are among the list of commonly used insecticides with the largest market share and they constitute the majority of commercial household insecticides.
They are...
Electric cars better for climate in 95% of the world
Fears that electric cars could actually increase carbon emissions are unfounded in almost all parts of the world, new research shows.
Media reports have regularly...
What causes an ice age to end?
New University of Melbourne research has revealed that ice ages over the last million years ended when the tilt angle of the Earth's axis...
Your community could influence how long you’ll live
In a new study, researchers found while lifestyle choices and genetics go a long way toward predicting longevity, certain community characteristics also play important...
Smokers carry harmful compounds on their skin and clothes
In a new study, researchers found that people can carry hazardous compounds from cigarette smoke that cling to their bodies and clothes and then...
Air pollution may lead to poor kidney health
In a new study, researchers found that people living in areas with higher levels of air pollution faced higher risks of developing kidney disease.
It's...