University of Helsinki researchers discovered extensive aerosol particle formation in the West Siberian taiga, contradicting previous beliefs and linking it to heatwave conditions and a…
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Researchers discovered that DDT exposure in fathers is linked to sperm changes that could affect their children’s health, emphasizing the significance of paternal environmental exposures…
Florida’s Indian River Lagoon faces increasing phytoplankton blooms, leading to toxic conditions. A study by Florida Atlantic University revealed varying toxicity levels and the presence…
Lateral expansion of Sphagnum mosses over mineral soil forest in Salamajärvi national park. Credit: Teemu Juselius-Rajamäki. A recent study from the University of Helsinki has…
Researchers have developed a new model explaining the mysterious fairy circles in grasslands, integrating plant phenotypic plasticity and spatial self-organization. Their findings, offering insights into…
A new study highlights Africa’s severe air pollution crisis and calls for urgent, collaborative action involving global and regional stakeholders. Solutions proposed include air quality…
New research examines the health risks of PM2.5 and global reduction efforts. It highlights a study showing a decrease in global PM2.5 exposure since 2011,…
A pioneering study by University of Utah and EDF utilized Google Street View cars for detailed air quality monitoring in Salt Lake Valley. Revealing hyper-local…
Researchers have created a groundbreaking method for polar bear conservation by analyzing DNA from their footprints in the snow. This non-invasive technique, which is also…
A new study reveals the significant environmental impact of bitcoin mining on a global scale. The research shows how the energy mix of different countries…
A groundbreaking study published in Environmental Research Letters examined the record-breaking June heatwave in North China, which saw temperatures exceed 40°C in Beijing for three…
Researchers have created a DNA ‘time machine’ to analyze the environmental changes in a Danish lake over the past century, revealing significant biodiversity loss due…
A new study delved into the relationship between climate change and human populations in Neolithic Europe. Analyzing archaeological and geological data from Central European regions,…
Chemists from the University of Copenhagen created a green method to recycle polyester using hartshorn salt, offering a breakthrough in textile recycling. Above is depolymerized…
USGS research reveals a concerning increase in groundwater salinity across the U.S., linked to road salt and irrigation. This poses threats to aquatic life, infrastructure,…
NASA’s PACE (Plankton, Aerosol, Cloud, ocean Ecosystem) spacecraft in orbit over Earth. Credit: NASA GSFC The PACE spacecraft completed a vital month-long thermal test at…
Some shoreline spiders, such as the long-jawed spider shown here, move mercury contamination from riverbeds up the food chain to land animals. Credit: Dr. Ryan…
Dr. Littlefair collecting a water sample at the lake shoreline which will later be analyzed for environmental DNA. Credit: Rachel Henderson A study revealed the…
The hydrogen economy could increase levels of atmospheric methane. Credit: Bumper DeJesus Research conducted by Princeton University and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Association suggests…