A study of 60 popular Chinese teas found reassuring results and one important warning
All 60 teas met Chinese limits for the harmful elements tested, but conservative risk modeling highlighted cadmium as…
Crab Trapped in Plastic Bottle Survived Two Months at Sea
A large, live swimming crab, Portunus sanguinolentus entrapped inside the bottle. Credit: Hajime Sato / Hiroshima University A…
Company creates plastic from sugar to help solve microplastics problem
WOBURN, Mass. (AP) — At a Massachusetts lab, pebble-sized pellets are transformed into forks and films that won’t…
Two British birth cohorts find no added health burden from a coastal childhood
A decades-long analysis of two birth cohorts shows that where people move, and the socioeconomic conditions they encounter,…
Artist gives Disney’s most beloved characters a darkly modern twist to talk about current issues
Back in 2017, Artist Tom Ward used his incredible illustration techniques to give new perspective on modern life…
Hydrogen-powered shipping could deliver $284 billion in annual health benefits
Global modeling suggests that replacing conventional marine fuels with hydrogen could sharply reduce pollution-related mortality while generating substantial…
PFAS levels in shallow soils
The Innovation Platform spoke with the British Geological Survey about its collaborative study for the Environment Agency investigating…
Air pollution mixtures linked to higher early preterm birth risk
Pregnancy puts higher oxygen demands on the body, so expectant mothers breathe significantly more air over the course…
The Richest 10% Cause up to $5.7 Trillion in Environmental Damage Each Year
A new analysis estimates that the world’s highest-consuming 10% generate trillions of dollars in environmental damage each year…
A Hidden Crisis: Why Millions Are Burning Plastic Just To Survive
A global study has revealed that burning plastic in households across many developing countries may be far more…
Inhaler misuse linked to cognitive impairment and poor manual dexterity
Cognitive function, hand dexterity, and breathing ability play an important role in helping people with chronic obstructive pulmonary…
Zombie projects costing large organisations in Ireland ‘average of €667,000 a year’ – The Irish Times
Large organisations in Ireland waste hundreds of thousands of euros each year on “zombie projects” while neglecting their…