Pesticides, heavy metals, micro- and nanoplastics in the soil and environmentally harmful chemicals can have a detrimental effect on the cardiovascular system, according to a review paper published today in Nature Reviews Cardiology.
New Continuous Reaction Process can Help Turn Plant Waste into Sustainable Aviation Fuel
Washington State University scientists successfully tested a new way to produce sustainable jet fuel from lignin-based agricultural waste.
Dead Coral Skeletons Hinder Reef Regeneration by Sheltering Seaweed
The structural complexity of coral reefs creates a vibrant underwater city populated by a diverse assortment of characters.
Project Aims to Forecast Long-Term Effects of Debris Transported by Natural Disasters
Landslides, avalanches and glacial floods can have an immediate and devastating effect on anything in their path.
Arctic Ozone Hits Record High
Ozone concentrations over the Arctic reached a record-high monthly average in March 2024.
Researchers Innovate Sustainable Metal-Recycling Method
A research team led by Rice University’s James Tour has developed a method to recycle valuable metals from electronic waste more efficiently while significantly reducing the environmental impact typically associated with metal recycling.
Heat Protection Infographics Earn International Recognition in Climate Creatives Design Challenge
The Intact Centre on Climate Adaptation’s (Intact Centre) ‘Heat Protection Infographics’ for houses and rental units, were commended in a recent international Climate Creatives Heat Waves design challenge.
Nitrogen Fertilizer for Soybeans Offers Limited Yield Benefits, Study Says
In a recent study from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, researchers tested whether modern high-yielding soybeans benefit from nitrogen fertilizer, with results suggesting additions are largely unnecessary.
Planting Seeds for Safer Farming
Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) are human-made chemicals that were introduced in the 1940s.
Breakthrough Study From Iu Scientists Predicts Catastrophic River Shifts That Threaten Millions Worldwide
Indiana University researchers have uncovered key insights into the dangerous phenomenon of “river avulsion,” offering a way to predict when and where rivers may suddenly and dramatically change course.