As SpaceX's Starlink satellites continue to deorbit, experts warn of potential risks including Kessler syndrome, a scenario that could render parts of Earth's orbit unusable. Harvard astrophysicist Jonathan McDowell sheds light on the implications of increasing satellite reentries and their environmental effects.
A groundbreaking study reveals a significant link between sulfur dioxide emissions from fossil fuels and the risk of developing ALS. Researchers found higher SO2 exposure in ALS patients, emphasizing the need for stricter air quality regulations.
This week in science news, a breakthrough gene therapy shows promise in treating Huntington's disease, while a Vancouver man regains his sight through a revolutionary tooth-in-eye surgery. Additionally, Super Typhoon Ragasa wreaks havoc across Asia, and new studies reveal shocking links between pollution and health.
A groundbreaking study warns that children in polluted cities face a higher risk of permanent blindness due to myopia. Researchers found that air quality directly impacts vision, urging immediate action to protect children's eyesight.
In a groundbreaking event, hundreds plunged into the Chicago River for the first organized swim in nearly a century, showcasing the incredible environmental progress made in cleaning this once-polluted waterway.
A team aboard the Schmidt Ocean Institute’s Falkor discovers that ghostly halos around barrels in the ocean are due to highly caustic alkaline waste, not DDT, revealing a new environmental concern.
A groundbreaking study reveals a simple, affordable method to detect harmful nanoplastics, making it easier to monitor their impact on health and the environment. This could change everything we know about plastic pollution!
A new study reveals alarming levels of plastic pollution on Central American beaches, driven by both local waste and bottles from Asia. This dual crisis threatens marine life and local ecosystems, highlighting the urgent need for action.
The EPA proposes to rollback vehicle emission standards, sparking outrage among environmentalists and joy among oil companies. This move could significantly impact climate change efforts.
EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin has announced plans to overturn a crucial scientific finding on greenhouse gases, igniting fierce debate over climate regulations and public health. This move could have lasting impacts on environmental policy!
