Environment & Climate
Exploring studies that protect, sustain, and deepen our understanding of the natural world.
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A Mixture of Three Bisphenols Disrupted Human Breast Tissue Development in the Lab
Study found that a mixture of three bisphenols disrupted human breast organoid development and altered molecular patterns associated with breast cancer. The findings highlight the need to investigate how chemical…
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Air Pollution Raises the Risk of Glaucoma and Cataract, 41-Study Analysis Finds
A systematic review and meta-analysis of 41 observational studies presented at ARVO 2026 found the clearest associations between air pollution and eye disease for PM2.5, including higher glaucoma and cataract…
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Higher Temperatures Raise Intimate Partner Violence Risk for Women
A study of more than 322,000 observations across 31 sub-Saharan African countries finds higher temperatures raise intimate partner violence risk. The strongest effects appeared among rural women and those with…
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Water Mixed Diesel Fuel Reduces Emissions and Improves Combustion
It sounds unlikely at first. Water, which usually puts out fire, might help diesel fuel burn more effectively inside an engine. Diesel engines are widely used in transport, agriculture, and…
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Nearly Half of the World’s Migratory Animals Are Disappearing
A clear blue sky has a way of drawing attention without effort. The sight of birds flying in formation often feels calm, especially when they move together in a V…
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Living in a City Reduce Stroke Risk, Study Finds Unexpected Health Pattern
Cities are expanding faster than ever, drawing people in with the promise of opportunity and a different way of life. Today, around 56 percent of the world’s population lives in…
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Do Heatwaves Increase Suicide Risk? What New Research Reveals
The average temperature of Earth is about 15°C, a balance that supports life but is slowly shifting. A sunny day is usually defined as a day with little cloud cover…
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Cigarette Butts are not Biodegrading: What Happens after you Throw Them Away
According to WHO, about 1.3 billion people smoke worldwide, consuming nearly 15 billion cigarettes each day, adding up to over 5 trillion cigarettes annually. The global tobacco market is valued…
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Butterflies Crossed the Atlantic Ocean: The Impossible 2,600-Mile Journey Explained
A small observation on a beach in French Guiana in 2013 led scientists into a question that did not have an easy explanation. Painted lady butterflies were found resting far…
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Global Warming Could Cause Nearly Half a Million Deaths Each Year by 2050
A morning walk usually feels like one of the simplest parts of the day. Step outside, move a little, and start fresh. But in many places, that simple routine is…
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