Seashell secrets could make plastic recycling stronger and smarter
Every year, the world produces around 350 million tons of plastic, but less than 10% of it is effectively recycled.
The rest often ends up...
Why throw away gold? The untapped treasure in dead batteries
As the world shifts toward electric vehicles, renewable energy, and portable electronics, demand for lithium — a key ingredient in rechargeable batteries — is...
Sound waves could help clean harmful plastics from our water
Scientists at the University of Glasgow have discovered a new way to remove a harmful chemical called Bisphenol A (BPA) from water—using only sound...
From schools to homes: Why air-cleaning devices might not work as you think
Air-cleaning technologies such as HEPA filters, UV light systems, ionizers, and advanced ventilation are often marketed as tools to prevent the spread of airborne...
Air pollution may raise risk of dementia and Parkinson’s, but key research was cut...
Air pollution doesn’t just harm the lungs and heart—it may also damage the brain and increase the risk of serious neurological diseases, including dementia...
Yale scientists turn plastic waste into fuel—no chemicals needed
Plastic waste is piling up around the world, choking landfills and polluting ecosystems.
But a team of Yale researchers has found a promising new way...
Why some underwater earthquakes cause tsunamis—and others, just little ripples
After a massive earthquake off the coast of Kamchatka, a peninsula in the far east of Russia, on July 30, 2025, the world watched...
Air pollution linked to increased dementia risk
A major new study has found that long-term exposure to air pollution—such as emissions from cars and industry—can significantly increase the risk of developing...
Air pollution may increase risk of dementia
Dementia is a brain condition that makes it hard for people to remember things, think clearly, and act the way they normally would. It...
Skyscrapers made of wood? Scientists say yes—for the planet’s sake
What if the future of skyscrapers and large buildings was made not of steel or concrete, but of wood?
A new study shows that cross-laminated...