Microplastics million times more abundant in the ocean than we thought
Nothing seems safe from plastic contamination.
A new study by NSF-funded researchers at the Scripps Institution of Oceanography suggests there could be a million times...
Dementia might be linked to lead exposure
To the medical community's surprise, several studies from the US, Canada, and Europe suggest a promising downward trend in the incidence and prevalence of...
Cleaner air may bring big health benefits very quickly
In a new paper, researchers report that when people are breathing cleaner air, their health could be improved rapidly.
They conclude that people can reap...
Birds are shrinking as the climate warms, says a 40-year study
Every day in the spring and fall since 1978, scientists and volunteers at Chicago's Field Museum have gotten up as early as 3:30 in...
Smog-eating graphene composite could reduce air pollution
Scientists have developed a graphene-titania photocatalyst that degrades up to 70% more atmospheric nitrogen oxides (NOx) than standard titania nanoparticles in tests on real...
Even a short-term visit to a severely polluted city is bad for your health
There are many things people research when planning a vacation or business trip abroad—such as the weather, how to get around a city and...
New coating lets toilets clean themselves and save water
A new coating effectively makes self-cleaning toilets while also cutting the amount of water in each flush, researchers report.
Every day, more than 141 billion...
Even small doses of air pollution could harm your health
In a new study, researchers found that even a little exposure to the fine particles of air pollution can translate into higher hospitalization rates...
Urban green space may help people live longer
In a new study, researchers found that urban green space can prevent premature deaths.
The analysis, which included nine studies involving seven countries and a...
PM 2.5 pollution linked to memory loss, Alzheimer’s-like brain atrophy
In a new study, researchers found that women in their 70s and 80s who were exposed to higher levels of air pollution experienced greater...