Air pollution may harm your cognitive function
Recently, scientists have found that air pollution could harm not only our physical health but also mental functions.
One study from Beijing Normal University in...
Toxic metal may play a role in autism development
In a recent study, researchers find that environmental metal and metalloid pollution (lead, mercury, aluminum, and arsenic) may induce autism spectrum disorders (ASDs).
The finding...
For heart health, environment really matters
In a new research project including three studies, researchers find that current extreme-weather warning may not be sufficient to protect people and that owning...
Even low air pollution is linked to serious changes in the heart
In a new UK study, researchers find that people exposed to air pollution levels well within UK guidelines have changes in the structure of...
As globe warms up, heatwave deaths will steadily rise by 2080
In a recent international study led by Monash University in Australia, researchers find that If people cannot adapt to future climate temperatures, heatwave deaths...
Air pollution: New risk factor for diabetes
In a recent study, researchers find that outdoor air pollution is linked to an increased risk of diabetes globally.
The findings suggest that reducing pollution...
Scientists find low-cost energy storage solutions for wind, water, and solar energy
Renewable energy, such as solar, wind, and water energy, plays an important role in the future global energy supply. However, the availability of these...
The impacts of climate change on our society and economy
It is expected climate change will have strong social and economic influences in the future. But a recent review paper published in Science shows...
In the USA, 25% of fish sold at markets contain man-made debris, says study
Debris are pieces of rubbish or remains. They are generated during human activities in daily life. Debris can be a pollutant that seriously harms...
An effective way to recycle copper from complex electronic waste
Electronic waste, such as discarded mobile phones, computers, and tablets, contains a large number of precious metals including copper, zinc, gold, silver, etc.
Electronic waste...