Air pollution, not diet, shows the strongest link to poorer concentration in schoolgirls
A study of schoolgirls finds that living in polluted areas is more consistently linked to reduced attention than…
Long-term air pollution exposure raises motor neuron disease risk
Even at relatively low pollution levels, chronic exposure to fine particles and nitrogen dioxide was linked to higher…
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…
World’s first legally binding treaty to protect oceans and marine life takes effect
The world’s first legally binding agreement to protect marine life in international waters has taken effect, marking a…
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,…
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…
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…
Rising Temperatures Reshape Microbial Carbon Cycling During Animal Carcass Decomposition in Water
Newswise — Using metagenomic sequencing across a realistic temperature gradient, researchers show that carcass decay triggers a surge…
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…