Environment

About 40% of Americans live with air pollution, study finds

Nearly 40% of Americans are currently living in areas where air pollution levels are harmful to health, according to a recent "State of the...

Climate change make antimicrobial resistance more dangerous

Climate change is exacerbating the already critical issue of antimicrobial resistance (AMR), creating an environment where drug-resistant infections can thrive and spread more rapidly. This...

Scientists develop energy-smart bricks to avoid landfill

Engineers at RMIT University in Australia have teamed up with Visy, the country’s largest recycling company, to develop a new type of brick made...

Scientists find forests that defy climate change

Researchers from the University of Vermont (UVM) have made a surprising discovery about certain forests that could play a crucial role in resisting climate...

Chronic kidney disease develops faster in people living in hot countries

A recent study conducted by researchers from University College London (UCL) and the London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine (LSHTM) reveals that chronic...

New method could speed up creation of eco-friendly materials

Researchers at Tohoku University have developed a groundbreaking way to speed up the creation of new, environmentally friendly materials using a method called ion-exchange. This...

Is there a quick fix for ocean acidification?

The ocean is getting more and more acidic. Can we solve it by emptying a giant bottle of antacid into the ocean? Acidification is threatening the...

How European colonization led to the extinction of blue antelope

The blue antelope, known scientifically as Hippotragus leucophaeus, was a unique species that once roamed the plains of southern Africa. With its distinct bluish-gray coat,...

Turning CO2 and lignin into eco-friendly alternatives

In an era where plastic plays an indispensable role in almost every aspect of modern life, from packaging to high-tech industries, the quest for...

Climate change triggers ant migration in Colorado

A recent study conducted by researchers from the University of Colorado Boulder has brought to light the significant impact of climate change on ant...