Scientists solve mystery of Earth’s oxygen delay billions of years ago
More than two billion years ago, Earth experienced one of the most important turning points in its history: the rise of oxygen in the...
Scientists create sustainable plastic from the carbon dioxide in the ocean
The ocean absorbs about a quarter of all carbon dioxide (CO₂) released by human activity, helping to slow climate change—but at a cost.
This constant...
How air pollution drives obesity and diabetes
Air pollution is already known to be bad for our lungs and heart, but now scientists have found it may also hurt our metabolism.
A...
Asthma inhalers emit as much carbon as 530,000 cars, UCLA study finds
Inhalers are life-saving tools for millions of people living with asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).
But new research from UCLA Health has revealed...
Wildfire smoke may harm sperm quality, new study finds
As wildfires become more common across the U.S. and Canada, their effects may reach beyond breathing problems and heart health—new research suggests they may...
Scientists turn food waste into natural plastics for everyday packaging
Plastic pollution is one of the biggest environmental problems of our time.
More than 400 million metric tons of plastic are produced globally every year,...
Air pollution can make sleep apnea worse
A new multi-national study, presented at the European Respiratory Society Congress, has revealed that air pollution may worsen symptoms of obstructive sleep apnea (OSA).
OSA...
Scientists discover hidden electron highways beneath the Earth
Beneath the ground, a hidden electrical world powers the chemistry that shapes ecosystems, controls water quality, and determines the fate of pollutants.
A new review...
Fruit could help protect your lungs from air pollution
Most of us know that air pollution is harmful to our health, especially our lungs.
But new research suggests that eating plenty of fruit may...
A Nordic diet could help you live longer—and save the planet
Eating well doesn’t just benefit your health—it may also help the planet.
That’s the message from new research by Aarhus University in Denmark, which found...