Arctic’s ‘Last Ice Area’ could disappear sooner than expected
The Arctic’s "Last Ice Area" (LIA), a critical habitat for animals that depend on sea ice, could vanish within a decade after the central...
Study finds a surprising connection between air pollution and dementia
Dementia is a condition that affects the brain, making it hard to remember things, think clearly, and control behavior. It mostly affects older people...
Traffic-related air pollution linked to depression in women
Air pollution is widely known to harm our health, but recent studies are shedding light on its specific impact on mental health, particularly depression.
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Scientists develop hydrogen-powered ships with ammonia fuel for a greener future
A team of researchers from Shanghai Jiao Tong University and University College London has developed a groundbreaking energy system that could transform the future...
As California wildfires continue to rage, smoke researchers warn of immediate and long-term health...
More than a week after a series of wildfires broke out in and around Los Angeles, winds are starting to let up, giving firefighting...
Millions of Americans exposed to harmful chemicals in drinking water, warns study
A new study reveals that nearly a third of people in the United States—around 97 million residents—are exposed to harmful, unregulated chemicals in their...
What are the Santa Ana winds that are fueling the L.A. wildfires? When will...
The Santa Ana winds fanning wildfires that have killed at least 25 people in Southern California and destroyed more than 10,000 houses, businesses and...
Scientists find way to turn plastic waste into high-performance materials
Scientists at the Department of Energy's Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) have developed a groundbreaking method to upcycle plastic waste into new, high-quality materials...
Why nanotechnology is a big solution to air pollution
Air pollution is one of the most pressing environmental issues of our time, affecting the health of millions of people and contributing to climate...
Air pollution linked to higher risk of type 2 diabetes
A study by researchers at Wayne State University has found a strong connection between air pollution exposure and an increased risk of type 2...