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Study finds asymptomatic transmission of Covid-19 during a flight

The findings showcase why masks are needed on flights and public transport.

Children in greener urban areas have a higher IQ and fewer behavioral issues

More reasons to be living near parks and green areas.

What is tofu and is it a healthy alternative?

Tofu is an excellent source of plant protein. Studies have shown that it has plenty of benefits and it's gradually gaining momentum.

Political speeches use simpler words and stronger emotions

A close look at the content of speeches since 1873

Dams have helped to limit sea-level rise, study finds

This doesn't mean building more now would work, though.

Wildfires expand across Northern California amid blistering heatwave

Thousands are being evacuated while wildfires sweep through the state.

Painting eyes on cow butts can prevent predator attacks, study finds

These cows are looking everywhere, even behind their backs.

Ocean plastic pollution is much worse than we thought and ends back in our plates

The extent of plastic pollution in our ocean is stunning.

Covid-19 smell loss is "much more profound" than common cold or flu

This could be used to better diagnose infected individuals.

Study finds plastic particles in human organs, raising health concerns

Plastics are everywhere, even in you.

Trump approves plan to open oil and gas drilling in Alaska's Arctic refuge

This pristine landscape could be irrevocably damaged by an industry we're trying to move away from.

Electric vehicles can save lives, reduce emissions, and prevent economic damages

Taking polluting cars off the streets is both healthy and profitable.

Hallett Cove's fossil secrets are now accessible through virtual reality

A nice way to see the world when travel isn't an option.

Temperatures in Death Valley hit 130 degrees, possibly the highest temperature on Earth

California's power grids are buckling under heat as new temperature records are being set.

An unmanned craft just sailed from England to Belgium

The vessel was controlled remotely by an operator, using audio and video feeds.

How a broken cable almost destroyed a thousand-foot telescope

Weather-related phenomenons are taking a toll on the telescope

Fishermen accuse Nestlé of polluting a river in France, killing tons of fish

The company admitted a spill but said it didn't have chemical products that could hurt the fish.

Oil spill update: Mauritius pumps out almost all the fuel from the Japanese cargo ship

The country is already dealing with more than 1,000 tons of fuel that leaked into the water

Warmer temperatures release carbon dioxide from tropical soils

The feedback loops of global warming are kicking in.

This parasite can eat the tongue of a fish and then take its place

Better watch out if you are a fish or you could lose your tongue

Bolsonaro calls Amazon fires a "lie", dismisses own government data

Brazilian President under pressure amid rise of forest fires

GMO plants with algae grow more and need less water

Better photosynthesis and water efficiency means more food for everybody.

Researchers detect a boomerang earthquake under the Atlantic Ocean

Earthquakes usually come and go, but sometimes, they come back.

"Invisible" words used in stories tell a story themselves

There's a common structure to most stories, going through three phases

Algae-based flip-flops seek to tackle plastic pollution

These shoes leave the smallest carbon footprints.

Chinese fishing fleet threatens Galapagos wildlife

The islands near Ecuador are abundant with indigenous species, and illegal Chinese fishing affects them every year.

Focused attention on coronavirus is pushing climate change out of our minds

We have a limited capacity for attention to risk, and the pandemic is taking up almost all of it.

The way humans modify environments makes them more likely to cause outbreaks

"Animals that remain in more human-dominated environments are those that are more likely to carry infectious diseases," the authors explain.

New Guinea is the island with the greatest plant diversity in the world

Researchers want to continue exploring the island's plants, which are in danger from loggers and farmers.

The wealth gap is at least 6,500 years old, finds Polish study

Inequality isn't something new, playing a big role even in ancient societies.

Offshore wind capacity could grow eightfold by 2030, led by an expansion in China

The sector has been growing by almost a quarter every year since 2013.

Architects urge to stop building demolitions due to their climate footprint

Constructions are a leading emitter of greenhouse gases worldwide -- and much of that can be avoided.

Want to help endangered birds? This music album could be the place to start

All the profits are donated to conservation efforts

Cultivated bacon could soon be a reality, as a company readies its first tasing

Two restaurants in the San Francisco Bay area will offer dishes with lab-grown bacon.

Clean-up technology alone can't keep the ocean free of plastics

We need to deal with plastic waste, and clean-up technology alone won't cut it.

Heatwave sets temperature records across Europe

UK, Spain, and Italy see unusually high temperatures.

This is the secret behind biodiversity hotspots

Stability helped these hotspots form, but climate change is putting an end to that.

Americans are receiving mysterious bags of Chinese seeds in the post

So far 14 types of seeds have been identified and they are innocuous.

This is the best place in the world to see the cosmos at night -- if you can bear it

Better get your cold weather gear if you are planning to go there

Prevention measures and social distancing can stop a COVID-19 outbreak

High level of awareness and prevention measures can diminish and postpone the peak

A startling number of COVID-19 patients suffer lasting heart damage

There could be long-term implications from the novel coronavirus

A common crustacean can break microplastics in just four days

It's much faster than previously thought and highly concerning

Traces of toxic lead from Notre Dame fire found in Parisian honey

It was within allowable limits for consumption

A third of the world's children are exposed to lead, report shows

It acts as a dangerous toxin, even at low exposure levels

A fungus from Chernobyl could protect astronauts from radiation

It can covert radioactive energy into chemical energy

Air pollution still is the greatest risk to global life expectancy

Bangladesh, India, Nepal and Pakistan, the most affected countries

A grim record: 212 environmental defenders were killed last year

The highest number was seen in Colombia and the Philippines

Migratory freshwater fish declined 76% since 1970

They are very important to keep rivers, lakes and wetlands healthy

US media still giving anti-climate opinions more visibility

Climate change denial is getting a ton of attention form US media.

Offshore wind farms are cheap enough to bring electricity costs down

Newly approved wind farms will have negative subsidies

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