Study links 22 pesticides to higher prostate cancer risk in U.S.
A recent study published in Cancer has identified 22 pesticides associated with an increased risk of prostate cancer in the United States, with four of these...
Say goodbye to plastic! New paper-aluminum combo promises greener takeout containers
Takeout containers are essential for getting food from restaurants to our tables without a mess, but most are hard to recycle because they contain...
From trash to treasure: Scientists turn carbon fiber waste into medical gold
A team of researchers from the University of Southern California (USC) has developed a breakthrough way to recycle carbon fiber composites, commonly used in...
Scientists develop a new portable device to harvest water from air
Researchers at The Ohio State University have created a new type of water harvesting device that is simpler, more efficient, and more portable than...
Scientists find ‘forever chemicals’ in bottled and tap water worldwide
A new study has uncovered the presence of "forever chemicals" known as PFAS (perfluoroalkyl substances) in both bottled and tap water from several countries.
These...
Car sharing and second-hand phones: Not as green as they seem, study shows
Many people are looking for ways to reduce their environmental impact, and businesses often promote car sharing and second-hand phone sales as eco-friendly solutions.
However,...
Godzilla at 70: The monster’s warning to humanity is still urgent
The 2024 Nobel Peace Prize has been awarded to Nihon Hidankyo, the Japan Confederation of A- and H-bomb Sufferers Organizations.
Many of these witnesses have...
Hurricanes, fires, floods: How to be prepared
This was originally posted on August 30, 2019, and was edited on September 30, 2024.
As people prepare for wild winds and heavy rains during...
New cloud server designs could help cut carbon emissions
Reducing carbon emissions is essential for slowing down climate change.
Most people think of gas-powered cars or factories as the main contributors to pollution, but...
Scientists discover 3,775-year-old log that could revolutionize climate change solutions
A team of researchers has discovered a 3,775-year-old log that could help shape future strategies to combat climate change.
Led by Professor Ning Zeng from...