Wildfire smoke significantly raises stroke risk among older adults
People exposed to wildfire smoke have a higher risk of suffering a stroke, according to research published in…
Early pregnancy sulfur dioxide exposure raises odds of congenital limb defects
A large Chinese cohort study identifies early pregnancy as a sensitive window during which sulfur dioxide exposure is…
Can dietary supplements support nutrition security as climate change disrupts food systems?
As climate stressors disrupt food systems and nutrient quality worldwide, researchers examine whether dietary supplements could support resilience…
EPA asks Victorians to check water quality before swimming in Port Phillip Bay
Victoria’s environment regulator is warning people this summer to keep a close eye on its weekly monitoring of water…
Experts issue strong call for overhaul of UK dementia prevention strategy
A national panel of experts has issued the strongest call yet for the Department of Health and Social…
More microplastics found in rural woodland than city centre – experts warn of potential health risks
Published on 13/01/2026 – 12:26 GMT+1 Microplastics are infiltrating green spaces, often considered a respite from polluted cities,…
HKS tops tallest building in Utah with LED air quality beacon
Architecture studio HKS has completed a 41-storey residential skyscraper in Salt Lake City, which is now the tallest…
Increasing Venezuela oil, which requires more energy to process, could harm the environment
BOGOTA, Colombia (AP) — Environmental experts are warning that the U.S. push to revamp and boost Venezuela’s vast…
Viruses in Wastewater: Silent Drivers of Pollution Removal and Antibiotic Resistance
Newswise — These findings suggest that current monitoring strategies, which rely heavily on bacterial indicators alone, may miss…
Are Colorado’s carbon emissions among the highest in the world?
Yes. While Colorado ranks near the middle of U.S. states for carbon emissions per capita, it still produces…
Dutch techie says 2 months in India left him constantly sick: ‘I want to breathe’
A Dutch software engineer claims that spending two months in India has left him sick for longer than…
Top new species from 2025
Scientists described several new species this past year, including a tiny marsupial, a Himalayan bat, an ancient…