Scientists investigate the promising properties of a common, Earth-abundant salt.
Threatened and Endangered Species of the Southeastern United States
Celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Endangered Species Act by getting to know some of the threatened and endangered species found in the waters of the southeastern United States.
All-electric rideshare fleet could reduce carbon emissions, increase traffic issues
Two major ridesharing companies have promised all-electric fleets by 2030 in an effort to reduce their carbon footprint. To understand additional impacts of this transition, researchers conducted life-cycle comparisons of battery-powered electric vehicle fleets to a gas-powered one, using real-world rideshare data. They found up to a 45% reduction in...
Chronic exposure to lead, cadmium and arsenic increases risk of cardiovascular disease
Around the world, most people are regularly exposed to low or moderate levels of lead, cadmium and arsenic in the environment, increasing risk of coronary artery disease, stroke and peripheral artery disease, according to a new statement.
Geologists challenge conventional view of Earth’s continental history, stability with new study
The seemingly stable regions of the Earth's continental plates -- the so-called stable cratons -- have suffered repetitive deformation below their crust since their formation in the remote past, according to new research from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. This hypothesis defies decades of conventional plate tectonics theory and begs...
Advancing Material Innovation to Address the Polymer Waste Crisis
Products made from polymers — ranging from plastic bags to clothing to cookware to electronics — provide many comforts and support today’s standard of living, but since they do not decompose easily, they pose long-term environmental challenges.
Rain Gardens Help Keep Pollutants Out of Waterways
As water runs down roofs, over driveways and patios and off other impervious surfaces, it might pick up pollutants as it flows directly into streams, wetlands, lakes and groundwater aquifers.
Twenty Species of Sea Lettuce Found Along the Coasts
The number of species of the green alga sea lettuce in the Baltic Sea region and Skagerak and is much larger than what was previously known.
Why Smoke From Canadian Wildfires Is Plaguing the Eastern U.S.
As the worst wildfire season on record in Canada continues to wreak environmental havoc on both sides of the border, a Texas A&M atmospheric scientist outlines what it means for human health and what to expect in the coming days and weeks.
As the Southern Ocean Heats Up, the Race Is on to Protect Antarctica’s Marine Life
As Earth’s atmosphere continues to warm, biodiversity in the global ocean is increasingly at risk.