Environment

A recent study from Virginia Tech highlights the importance of framing environmental messages to bridge the divide between conservatives and liberals on nature protection.

A study from Penn State University reveals that pro-environmental behaviors are often associated with gender stereotypes, leading to social consequences for individuals based on their actions.

New research from Australia reveals that breeding less flatulent cows and restoring agricultural land can significantly reduce methane emissions, a major contributor to global warming.

A study from the University of Wisconsin Oshkosh indicates that Americans' views on climate change may shift based on local weather conditions in addition to political affiliation.

Researchers at the University of Colorado-Boulder argue that climate models should focus more on middle-ground scenarios of global warming rather than predominantly on worst-case outcomes, which tend to overshadow more likely impacts.

A new study warns that Atlantic hurricanes are now over twice as likely to rapidly intensify from weak to major hurricane status within 24 hours, primarily due to climate change.

A OnePoll survey of 2,000 British adults revealed a surprising lack of knowledge about nature, with many feeling more confident identifying common birds like pigeons over garden creatures.

A study by researchers at the University of Plymouth has revealed alarming levels of toxic metals, specifically lead and cadmium, in decorated drinking glasses.

Researchers in California have engineered microbes to create an innovative, endlessly recyclable plastic called poly(diketoenamine) or PDK, offering a sustainable alternative to traditional, petrochemical-based plastics.

A study by Duke University reveals that temperatures reported in poorer urban neighborhoods are often underestimated, leading to serious implications for public health and urban planning.

A new study by researchers at the University of Jordan found that even a short urban getaway can increase stroke risk due to heightened air pollution exposure.

A study from Drexel University highlights the mental and physical health benefits of spending time in nature, suggesting it also promotes healthier eating habits.

A new study from the University of Cambridge reveals that climate change has influenced human body and brain sizes over the past million years.

A study by Princeton University reveals that urbanization and dry climates influence certain mosquitoes, particularly Aedes aegypti, to prefer biting humans over animals.

Researchers at Kyoto University studied the feeding behaviors of chimpanzees to understand what repulses them, given their known feces-eating habits.

A new study from Tel Aviv University indicates that Israel is due for a significant earthquake in the near future, as a cycle of seismic events in the Dead Sea region has historically occurred every 130 to 150 years.

A study from Columbia University highlights that air pollution negatively impacts not only physical health but also psychological well-being, specifically morality.

A study from the University of Colorado, Boulder, links poor air quality to negative effects on gut health, marking the first research of its kind to establish this connection.

Researchers at the University of Missouri are utilizing bee buzz sounds to monitor bee movements in nature, which may help prevent declines in bee populations.

A study from the University of California Santa Barbara indicates that Republican beliefs about climate change may vary significantly based on geographic location.

Researchers at the University of Central Florida have developed an eco-friendly 'plasmonic paint' inspired by the vibrant colors of butterflies, which eliminates the need for pigment-based colorants.

A study from Penn State University found that climate change protests, like the March for Science and the People’s Climate March in 2017, can positively influence public perception and engagement regarding climate action.

A new study from the University of South Australia reveals that shark-themed movies, starting with the 1975 classic 'Jaws,' contribute to negative public perceptions of sharks, portraying them as threats to humans in 96% of over 100 evaluated films.

Researchers from the University of Oxford have discovered that tropical trees in Australia's rainforests are dying at twice the rate they were four decades ago, primarily due to the drying effects of global warming.

A recent Harvard study highlights that hospitals along the Atlantic and Gulf Coasts are vulnerable to flooding even during weak storms, with a projected 22% increase in flooding risk due to rising sea levels from climate change.

A new study from researchers at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem warns that digital devices and green energy sources, such as solar panels, may exacerbate the burden of metal pollution, particularly lead, on human health.

A recent study from Loma Linda University highlights the significant environmental benefits of switching from beef to beans, revealing that legumes emit only one-fortieth of the greenhouse gases produced by beef.

A new study by researchers from the University of Madison-Wisconsin and the NOAA reveals that hurricanes are becoming increasingly stronger due to rising global temperatures, analyzed through nearly 40 years of satellite imagery data.

Research from Japan highlights the vast scale of ocean plastic waste, estimating 25.3 million metric tons currently littering the oceans, with as much as 540 million metric tons of mismanaged plastic trapped on land.

A new study by the Environmental Working Group reveals that common household cleaning products emit hundreds of harmful volatile organic compounds (VOCs), posing serious health risks such as respiratory issues, increased cancer risk, and developmental problems.

Research from the State University of New York's College of Optometry reveals that exposure to daylight enhances visual brain cells' ability to recognize subtle details, which may lead to advancements in smartphone screens and reduce the risk of 'computer vision syndrome' linked to excessive screen time.

Microplastics, tiny fragments of plastic resulting from our plastic-driven lifestyle, pose a significant environmental threat, being found in remote areas and entering food chains.

A recent study reveals that exposure to air pollution significantly increases the risk of high blood pressure in children, suggesting they may benefit from continued use of face masks even as pandemic regulations ease.

A recent study indicates that one in four American households may have dangerous lead levels in their soil, with nearly 30 million homes affected.

The Hajj, an annual pilgrimage to Mecca, is a critical Islamic tradition that may face serious health risks due to increasing summer temperatures caused by climate change, according to new research from MIT.

A recent study by scientists at the Helmholtz-Institute Erlangen-Nürnberg highlights a significant increase in solar energy harvested during the COVID-19 lockdown due to reduced air pollution in major cities.

A recent study from the University of Reading predicts that climate change will cause a significant increase in airplane turbulence, with projections showing that rocky flights could double or even triple in severity.

A study by researchers at Penn State University has identified climate change as the leading factor contributing to declining honey production in the U.S.

A new study by researchers at UC Santa Barbara and the University of Washington indicates that the goals of the Paris Climate Agreement may be unattainable, with a 95% chance of global temperatures rising more than 2 degrees Celsius by 2100 and less than a 1% chance of keeping the rise below 1.5 degrees Celsius.

A new study suggests that, without efforts to combat climate change, summers in the Northern Hemisphere could extend to six months by the end of the century, significantly disrupting agriculture, human health, and the environment.