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Environment
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 weeks ago

Study says trees counter half the world's urban heating, but not in the places that need it most

The Independent covers a wide range of critical issues, from politics to environmental science, providing unbiased analysis and reporting.
#microbiology
OMG science
fromwww.npr.org
11 months ago

These researchers think the sludge in your home may help save the planet

Microbes hold potential solutions for some of humanity's biggest challenges, as researchers explore and manipulate them in various environments.
#climate-change
OMG science
fromMail Online
1 month ago

The mysterious pollutant that's found almost EVERYWHERE

Methylsiloxane, a widespread pollutant, is found in high concentrations across various environments, raising concerns about its unknown health impacts.
#antarctica
Writing
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

A new start after 60: my father died when I was a child and I followed him to Antarctica

Amanda Barry's journey to Antarctica was inspired by her father's legacy and her quest for personal fulfillment.
OMG science
fromNature
1 month ago

Daily briefing: The air is full of DNA - here's what it can teach us

Airborne DNA and penguins are being used to study ecosystems and monitor environmental pollutants.
#microplastics
fromFuturism
1 month ago
OMG science

You Know How Scientists Keep Finding Microplastics Literally Everywhere? Well, You'd Never Guess What Their Lab Gloves Are Coated in Straight Out of the Packaging

fromMail Online
10 months ago
Public health

Scientists reveal the microplastics lurking in your kitchen cupboards

Microplastics and nanoplastics from food packaging enter our bodies and may cause serious health issues, including cancer and pregnancy complications.
fromThe Hechinger Report
11 months ago
NYC parents

High school sleuths search fish guts for clues to plastic pollution

The investigation of microplastics in fish is crucial for understanding environmental changes and health risks.
Science
fromFast Company
1 month ago

New research suggests the microplastics health risk may not be as bad as we thought

Nitrile and latex gloves may cause false positives in microplastics research, but microplastics remain a significant environmental issue.
OMG science
fromFuturism
1 month ago

You Know How Scientists Keep Finding Microplastics Literally Everywhere? Well, You'd Never Guess What Their Lab Gloves Are Coated in Straight Out of the Packaging

Skepticism grows in the scientific community regarding microplastics research due to potential methodological errors and contamination issues.
OMG science
fromFuturism
1 month ago

Scientists Detect Something Bizarre in Subterranean Structures Under the Great Salt Lake

The Great Salt Lake contains a vast reservoir of freshwater beneath its salty surface, challenging previous assumptions about its water composition.
Non-profit organizations
fromNature
1 month ago

'Continuity over novelty': why environmental science needs to rethink its focus

The closure of forest-service research offices threatens long-term ecological research and institutional memory in the US.
fromState of the Planet
2 months ago

Centering Community in Climate Resilience and Disaster Preparedness

I watched my mom and the attitude she takes to life. She always believes there is a 'better' coming; even if you can't see it now, it is coming soon.
Online Community Development
OMG science
fromNature
2 months ago

Paul R. Ehrlich obituary: pioneering ecologist who caused controversy by predicting a 'population bomb'

Paul R. Ehrlich's work on overpopulation raised awareness but also led to controversial policies and has been criticized for its narrow focus.
Education
fromState of the Planet
2 months ago

Bringing Climate Research to New York City's Classrooms

Over 500 NYC educators gathered at Columbia University's Teachers College for the third annual NYC Mid-Winter Climate Institute to integrate climate education into K-12 classrooms and address gaps in climate curriculum implementation.
Environment
fromFortune
2 months ago

The last 3 years were the hottest ever recorded. Here's why we may look back at them as some of the coolest we remember | Fortune

2025 was the third-hottest year on record despite cooling factors like La Niña, reduced solar activity, and fewer wildfires, indicating hidden warming influences are masking expected temperature decreases.
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago

Move over Pommel Horse Guy: USA's Curling Rambo becomes cult hero of Winter Olympics

Like Nedoroscik, the 24-year-old Oldenburg has hobbies away from his sport. He is an avid juggler, and has introduced machetes and flaming torches into his routine. His dream growing up was to become an environmental scientist rather than an Olympian, and he has achieved both. His day job involves working with solar and wind projects after graduating with a bachelor's degree in ecology.
US news
Environment
fromCornell Chronicle
5 months ago

Historic gift endows Cornell CALS Ashley School | Cornell Chronicle

$55 million endowment establishes the Cornell CALS Ashley School of Global Development and the Environment, merging global development and natural resources departments.
Science
fromNature
8 months ago

How a mentoring connection boosted my ambitions for a science career

Mentorship with a NASA JPL carbon-cycle researcher provided hands-on research experience, exposure to scientific careers, and guidance on literature review, publishing, and Arctic tipping-point research.
fromNature
9 months ago

Include Indigenous Knowledge systems in climate reports

The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) reports risk marginalizing Indigenous Knowledges due to insufficient inclusion of Indigenous writers and reviewers. Their inclusion is essential.
Left-wing politics
fromLos Angeles Times
9 months ago

Salton Sea not to blame for Coachella, Imperial air pollution, study says

Pollution from the expanding shoreline of the Salton Sea may not be a significant contributor to the region's air problems. Researchers suggest focusing on internal air quality is crucial.
California
#pfas
Privacy professionals
fromwww.theguardian.com
11 months ago

Scientists warn against attempts to change definition of forever chemicals'

Efforts to narrow the definition of 'forever chemicals' threaten public health regulations.
Scientists advocate for a broad classification of Pfas to ensure effective regulation.
Beer
fromInsideHook
11 months ago

A New Study Found Forever Chemicals in Beer

Many beers may contain harmful chemicals known as PFAS due to local water sources.
Environment
fromwww.bbc.com
9 months ago

Hot, dry summers bring new 'firewave' risk to UK cities, scientists warn

Cities in the UK face increasing wildfire risks due to an emerging phenomenon called 'firewaves.'
Science
fromMail Online
9 months ago

Biblical sea turns blood red sparking fears of God's plagues

The Sea of Galilee has turned red due to harmless algae bloom, causing locals to perceive it as a bad omen.
Women
fromNature
9 months ago

Why I co-developed a research career launchpad for first generation students

Arezoo Khodayari creates opportunities for minority students through partnerships with NASA, enhancing their access to scientific careers.
fromMedium
1 year ago

Ocean Beach goes full crop circle at this massive sand art gathering

The vibe last Saturday was crop circle. A mass of people congregated on the beach with rakes in hand, creating some of the best and most organized sand art I've ever seen.
SF music
Environment
fromwww.dw.com
9 months ago

Sinkholes: Is climate change causing more? DW 07/25/2025

Sinkholes threaten homes and lives, particularly in vulnerable regions due to natural erosion and human activities.
fromMiami Herald
10 months ago

Everglades scientist surrenders to serve jail sentence over 'trade secrets' legal battle

"The foundation has no trade secrets, but they do wish to hide anything that would embarrass them or worse," Van Lent told WLRN News outside the Miami-Dade County courthouse before surrendering.
Miami
Environment
fromState of the Planet
10 months ago

Toxic Legacies and Transformative Learning: MPA-ESP Students Explore the Gowanus Canal

The Gowanus Canal exemplifies the intersection of industrial pollution, environmental policy, and community activism in addressing urban environmental challenges.
fromThe Verge
10 months ago

Conspiracy theorists are blaming flash floods on cloud seeding - it has to stop

Cloud seeding is an attempt to make precipitation fall from clouds by injecting a mineral similar to ice, allowing small water droplets to freeze and fall as heavier ice particles.
Science
UK news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
10 months ago

Man charged in murder investigation after scientist fatally injured on Dundee street

A 20-year-old man has been charged with murder following the death of Dr Fortune Gomo in Dundee.
Environment
fromBusiness Matters
10 months ago

$88m methane-tracking satellite lost in space, dealing major blow to climate monitoring

MethaneSat satellite has lost contact, impeding efforts to monitor and curb potent methane emissions.
Agriculture
fromFast Company
10 months ago

Why biology is our most powerful technology

Nature has optimized solutions for survival and adaptation through billions of years of evolution, offering insights for modern biotechnology applications.
World news
fromwww.theguardian.com
10 months ago

We are perilously close to the point of no return': climate scientist on Amazon rainforest's future

Deforestation and climate change threaten the Amazon rainforest, risking irreversible ecological change.
Carlos Nobre emphasizes urgent action is required to protect the Amazon from tipping points.
fromwww.theguardian.com
10 months ago

Antarctic ice has grown again but this does not buck overall melt trend

Antarctic ice gained mass from 2021 to 2023, showing climate change follows a jagged path with temporary gains amid long-term losses.
Data science
OMG science
fromNature
11 months ago

Everyday painkiller made from plastic - by E. coli

A common bacterium can now convert plastic waste into paracetamol, making medication production more sustainable.
fromenglish.elpais.com
11 months ago

Scientists use bacteria to convert plastic into paracetamol

The researchers discovered that by guiding living Escherichia coli bacteria, they could trigger natural processes to transform waste into valuable medicinal compounds like paracetamol.
OMG science
#lake-tahoe
SF food
fromMail Online
11 months ago

Scientists discover toxic 'forever chemicals' in 98% of UK rivers

Trifluoroacetic acid has been found in 31 of 32 river samples across the UK, raising serious concerns about human reproduction.
fromFuturism
11 months ago

Sailor Snaps Photo of Black Iceberg With Dark Veins

"It's something you don't see very often," Antoniussen said. "I just ran to my room and took my phone and snapped this picture."
New York Islanders
fromwww.npr.org
11 months ago

U.N. Ocean Conference opens in France as U.S. government scientists stay away

Never has your knowledge and expertise been more relevant than today, and never have we known - at least in the modern world - a time where the life's work of scientists is so openly scorned or ignored by those who claim to lead.
OMG science
fromThe Washington Post
11 months ago

Reforestation can't undo global warming, but it could help, study says

Reforestation is not a silver bullet. It's a powerful strategy, but it has to be paired with serious emissions reductions.
OMG science
Cannabis
fromIndependent
11 months ago

Drugs, diseases and dog DNA - study reveals what's really in the air Dubliners breathe

Dublin's air contains traces of cannabis and magic mushrooms, revealed through DNA analysis.
Dr. Duffy's study indicates surprising diversity in urban air quality.
Data science
fromHarvard Gazette
11 months ago

'We're still standing ... We can still do important work' - Harvard Gazette

Federal funding cuts are severely impacting climate research, risking the ability to address climate change effectively.
SF parents
fromThe Mercury News
11 months ago

Saratoga city commissioners to lead scenic hike through park, preserve

Moderately challenging group hike scheduled at Stevens Creek County Park on June 14.
Saratoga High School students created an innovative drone CO2 monitoring system.
History
fromFast Company
11 months ago

How white-tailed deer came back from the brink of extinction

White-tailed deer were nearly extinct a century ago but now number millions due to conservation and management efforts.
fromwww.independent.co.uk
11 months ago

Mapped: Where hosepipe bans could come into effect after major drought warning

A hosepipe ban could be on the cards this summer, experts have warned, following one of the driest springs on record.
UK news
New York Islanders
fromBrooklyn Eagle
11 months ago

US peregrine falcons adapt well to city living as their coastal cousins struggle with bird flu

Peregrine falcon populations are declining again due to bird flu, despite previous conservation successes.
fromwww.theguardian.com
11 months ago

Geologically complex regions more prone to landslides, study suggests

Yifan Zhang and colleagues suggest that regions with higher geological complexity are more prone to landslides, providing insights for better landslide prediction and management.
Science
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