Environment & Climate
Exploring studies that protect, sustain, and deepen our understanding of the natural world.
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LCD Screen Chemicals From Old Phone and TV Screens Found in Dolphin Brains
The ocean, covering more than 70% of the Earth’s surface, is often called the planet’s life-support system. It regulates climate, provides food for billions of people, and is home to…
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Are Forever Chemicals Speeding Up the Aging Process?
Scientists studying environmental health often examine how environmental chemicals affect the human body. In recent years they have focused on a group of chemicals that remain in nature for very…
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Extreme Heat Could Be Speeding Up Aging in Older Adults
Imagine two people who are the same age. Both were born in the same year and have lived the same number of years. However, when scientists examine their cells, they…
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High Temperatures Linked to Fewer Male Births, Study Finds
Mankind has long known that temperature affects plants, animals, and many natural processes. Crops grow differently in warm weather, and some animals change their behavior when temperatures rise. Researchers have…
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Solar Storms Could Trigger Powerful Earthquakes, Scientists Suggest
Earthquakes are among the most destructive natural disasters on Earth. In just a few seconds, violent ground shaking can collapse buildings, destroy roads, and change entire landscapes. Every year, the…
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Ocean Losing Salt: How Climate Change Is Reshaping Ocean Salinity
The ocean may look calm on the surface, but deep inside it is always changing. One important feature scientists watch closely is ocean salinity, which means how salty seawater is.…
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Bottled Water has More Microplastics than Tap Water, Study Reports
From morning to night, bottled water fits into common routines. A traveler buys it at an airport before boarding a flight. A parent packs it in a child’s school bag.…
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How Smart Sensors are Redefining the Future of Urban Planning
Imagine walking through a busy city street filled with cars, buses, and tall buildings. Across that same city, small devices are installed on rooftops, inside roads, along water pipes, and…
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Can Listening to Birdsong Improve Your Mood and Mental Health?
City life moves fast and stays busy at the times. Streets are crowded, traffic noise is constant, and screens demand attention throughout the day. Many people spend long hours surrounded…
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The Health Impact of Rising Plastic Use may be Bigger than Expected
Every day, we touch, wear, eat from, and discard plastic without a second thought. It wraps our food, holds our water, protects our phones, and makes countless items affordable. Yet…
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