Scientists discover organic charcoal that can remove toxic heavy metals from water
Researchers at the University of Waterloo have found that a special type of charcoal, known as biochar, can remove toxic chromium from water and...
Arctic groundwater is releasing a hidden flood of carbon into the ocean
New research has found that groundwater in the Arctic is releasing large amounts of carbon into the ocean—much more than scientists previously thought.
Even though...
Air pollution may protect against skin cancer, finds new study – but the health...
Air pollution might protect against the most dangerous type of skin cancer, melanoma, a new study finds. However, it’s crucial to approach these results...
Oceans are heating up faster than ever – here’s why it matters
A new study has found that the rate of ocean warming has more than quadrupled since the late 1980s. This means the oceans are...
Scientists find a way to turn waste into fuel
Scientists have found a new way to turn waste like plastic, paper, and food scraps into useful fuel.
This breakthrough could help reduce pollution while...
New eco-friendly lithium extraction method could cut costs and emissions by 75%
Lithium is an essential material for making batteries that power electric cars, smartphones, and other electronic devices.
However, traditional ways of extracting lithium from the...
Scientists turn harmful algae into a powerful tool to combat water pollution
Harmful algal blooms (HABs) are spreading worldwide, creating toxic water conditions, killing aquatic life, and harming industries like fishing and tourism.
These blooms are fueled...
Arctic’s ‘Last Ice Area’ could disappear sooner than expected
The Arctic’s "Last Ice Area" (LIA), a critical habitat for animals that depend on sea ice, could vanish within a decade after the central...
Study finds a surprising connection between air pollution and dementia
Dementia is a condition that affects the brain, making it hard to remember things, think clearly, and control behavior. It mostly affects older people...
Traffic-related air pollution linked to depression in women
Air pollution is widely known to harm our health, but recent studies are shedding light on its specific impact on mental health, particularly depression.
A...