Cigarette smoke breeds drug-resistant bacteria
Tobacco smoking represents the leading preventable cause of death worldwide. We just realized it's even worse than we thought.
Doctors use CRISPR technique for the first time to treat genetic disorder
It's time to put CRISPR to the test, but researchers are cautious.
Rust and salt water — the new way to generate electricity
A new way to produce electricity.
Binge drinking ranks high among older adults, research shows
It's twice more common than previous CDC estimates.
Obese people enjoy their food more — and this could be key to understanding obesity
Food enjoyment might be a key clue in understanding obesity.
Humanity has already spent all of Earth’s environmental budget for 2019
Happy world overshoot day!
UK sees climate change as more important than Brexit
Almost two-thirds (61%) of respondents said the Conservative Government led by Johnson is not doing enough to prioritize climate actions.
Paris registers all-time hottest day amid Europe’s heatwave
Climate experts at the UK’s Met Office said there’s “no doubt” climate change is playing a role in the heatwave,...
Tokyo 2020 Olympic medals will be made from old gadgets
What a great initiative!
Sharks severely threatened by fishing fleets
Sharks are in great peril, and it's because of us.
The age of the designer protein is upon us — and the prospects are thrilling
This could be a game changer.
How many species are on Earth? Untangling a difficult question
A total of 1.3 million species have so far been identified but many more live on the planet.
The moon could have more water than initially thought, study suggests
This is good news.
Essential oils, a novel way to deal with a major pest
Organic farmers, rejoice!
Parasitic plants steal more than nutrients: they also steal genes
Taking theft to the next level.
How 3-D printers are set to revolutionize heart valves
This could revolutionize how heart valves are produced.
Scientists discover magnets out of liquid
Magnets used to be rigid -- not anymore.
Climate change drives California’s forest fires
Since the 1970s, California wildfires have increased in size eight-fold, with the annual burned area growing by nearly 500%.
Rome, the eternal city – of trash
Italy's capital is overflowing with trash and local authorities seem completely overwhelmed.
California goes electric on school buses
California takes another step in the right direction.
Corals are dying off but not only because of climate change
Climate change is a major threat, but it doesn't tell the whole story.
July could be hottest month ever after record in June
Get used to monthly "hottest month" updates.
Scotland produces enough wind energy to power itself twice
This year, Scotland generated enough wind energy to power nearly twice as many homes as there currently are in the...
Decline of iconic London sparrow might be caused by malaria
Habitat destruction and urbanization certainly played a role, but malaria might have dealt the final blow.
Extreme heat to become the new normal in the US
A lot of hot days loom over the US.
Air pollution challenges solar power expansion in China
China's pollution is ironically hurting its renewable energy technology.
China’s emissions soar despite remarkable climate action
The need for more ambition on climate action was once more highlighted following a new report on China’s greenhouse gas...
World’s largest container shipping company pledges carbon neutrality by 2050
Still a long way to go, but it's an important step in the right direction.
NASA prepares to grow peppers on the International Space Station
A group of researchers at NASA is preparing for the final steps to launch the Española chile pepper into space...
Decline in African forest elephants can raise atmospheric carbon dioxide
Everything is connected in nature -- and negative effects cascade.
Stockholm says no to fashion week to explore more sustainable options
A laudable initiative from Sweden.