A new study published in the scientific journal Building and Environment reveals a persistent and evolving threat to indoor air quality known as "thirdhand smoke."
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Short, Intensive Workouts Help Fight Bowel Cancer
As many of us embark on an exercise or gym routine for the new year, research reveals that just 10 minutes of intense exercise could help fight cancer.
What’s Old is New: Customizable System for Sustainable Cooling
Evaporative cooling is far from new – it has been used to cool living spaces and drinking water for centuries – but the Matter of Tech Lab at Cornell Tech has come up with a new way to deploy an old idea.
Thinning Ice in Antarctica Could Boost Oceanic Carbon Absorption
Research involving scientists from the University of Plymouth has shed new light on natural processes in East Antarctica that could, over long timescales, help the Southern Ocean absorb more carbon dioxide from the atmosphere.
Researchers Tackle AI’s Energy Problem With a Greener Fix
Artificial intelligence is getting more powerful – but it’s also racking up a massive energy bill.
Gold Particles and Sunlight Can Help Purify Water
Industrial waste, dyes and chemicals all potentially pollute our waters.


