New wearable devices could warn you about dangerous air pollution
Scientists have developed a new type of sensor for wearable devices that could help people detect hazardous gases in real time.
This breakthrough could lead...
New chip-free tags could revolutionize smart packaging and cut electronic waste
Researchers at the University of Glasgow have developed an eco-friendly alternative to traditional electronic tags, which could reduce waste and improve smart packaging.
These chip-free...
Earth’s atmosphere is cleaning itself – a breakthrough discovery
Scientists have discovered that the Earth's atmosphere is getting better at removing air pollution, including methane, one of the most powerful greenhouse gases.
This new...
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...