A groundbreaking study reveals that exposure to light at night significantly raises cardiovascular disease risk in adults over 50. Experts suggest reducing nighttime light exposure as a preventive measure.
A groundbreaking study reveals that the Northern Hemisphere is absorbing more sunlight than the Southern Hemisphere, challenging previous climate assumptions. This shift could significantly impact weather patterns and global climate in the coming decades.
A groundbreaking study reveals that lead poisoning was a significant threat to our hominid ancestors, potentially influencing their evolution and health. Discover the ancient dangers lurking in their environments!
Get ready, Los Angeles! The Orionid meteor shower is arriving next week, promising spectacular views of meteors burning through the atmosphere. Learn where to watch the celestial event amidst the city's light pollution!
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.
