Scientists find about a quarter million invisible nanoplastic particles in a liter of bottled water Posted February 6, 2024 The average liter of bottled water has nearly a quarter million invisible pieces of ever-so-tiny nanoplastics, detected and categorized for the first time by a mi…
Scientists confirm rediscovery of ‘tap-dancing’ trapdoor spider not seen for nearly a century Posted January 17, 2024 An elusive 'tap-dancing' spider species that has been lost to science for almost 100 years has been rediscovered amongst leaf litter on its home turf
Mushroom foraging is fun, but can be toxic, warn experts Posted January 16, 2024 Damp weather at this time of year can be the perfect conditions for dedicated mushroom foragers in the UK. It can be a risky business—there’s always the risk of f…
On the cusp of climate talks, UN chief Guterres visits crucial Antarctica Posted December 24, 2023 On the cusp of the COP28 climate talks, U.N. Secretary-General Antonio Guterres visited frozen-but-rapidly melting Antarctica on Nov. 23 and said…
Can new technologies persuade meat lovers to ditch beef or chicken for plant-based alternatives? Posted December 17, 2023 One of the simplest ways to combat climate change is already on restaurant menus and grocery store shelves. Plant-based meats have been gaining popularity. One U.S. company is …
Adapting beer amid climate change Posted December 12, 2023 Climate change is projected to cause declines in hop production in Europe of 4-18% by 2050, according to a study out recently in the journal Nature. Hops declines in Europe mean c…
Some houses are being built to stand up to hurricanes and sharply cut emissions, too Posted December 5, 2023 Bonny Paulson's home, with a rounded shape that looks something like a ship, shrugged off Category 5 winds that might otherwise have collapsed it when Hurricane M…
Water-intensive companies aim to use less Posted December 3, 2023 Major corporations in water-guzzling industries such as clothing, food, beverage and technology want to be better stewards of the freshwater they…
Disposable vapes can’t be reused, recycled, or trashed. So what happens to them? Posted November 24, 2023 With the growing popularity of disposable e-cigarettes, communities across the U.S. are confronting a new vaping problem: how to safely get rid of
In the Amazon, millions breathe hazardous air as drought and wildfires spread through the rainforest Posted November 20, 2023 Thick smoke enveloped extensive areas of the Brazilian Amazon as the region grapples with a surge in wildfires and a historic dr…