The future of recycling could one day mean dissolving plastic with electricity

Every year, consumers in the United States produce millions of tons of plastic waste, and most…

Fish mercury peaks in winter and near spawning, and reduces after growing season, study suggests

Fish consumption has long been associated with numerous health benefits. However, it is also the main…

World's most threatened seabirds visit remote plastic pollution hotspots

Analysis of global tracking data for 77 species of petrel has revealed that a quarter of…

Fewer teens now perceive themselves as overweight — international study of more than 745,000 adolescents

A study involving more than 745,000 adolescents from 41 countries across Europe and North America identified…

'Workplace AI revolution isn't happening yet,' survey shows

The UK risks a growing divide between organizations who have invested in new, artificial intelligence-enabled digital…

Older adults who remain more active have a better quality of life, study finds

A reduction in the amount of time spent physically active when adults are over sixty years…

How the ear can inform the brain of whether hearing is impaired

A cochlear signal, the exact role of which has been unclear since its discovery around 70…

How mercury emissions from industry can be greatly reduced

Sulphuric acid is the world’s most used chemical. It is an important reagent used in many…

Three things to know: Climate change's impact on extreme-weather events

Researchers found that the effects of climate change on the intensity, frequency, and duration of extreme…

Birds raise fewer young when spring arrives earlier in a warming world

A new study of North American songbirds finds that birds can’t keep up with the earlier…