The combination of soaring heat and smothering fine particulate pollution may double the risk of heart attack death, according to a new study of more than 202,000 heart attack deaths in China.
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Biosurfactants Might Offer an Environmentally Friendly Solution for Tackling Oil Spills
Oil leaks into the oceans are estimated at approximately 1500 million liters annually worldwide.
Long-Term Changes in Waves and Storm Surges Have not Impacted Global Coastlines
Changes in ocean wave and storm conditions have not caused long-term impacts on sandy coastlines in the past 30 years, a new study has found.
Vegan Diets Have One-Fourth the Climate Impact of Meat-Heavy Diets, Study Finds
A plant-based diet yields one-fourth as much heat-trapping gas as a diet rich in meat, according to an exhaustive new analysis.
Oxygen ‘Holes’ Could Hold the Key to Higher Performing EV Batteries
Nickel is already used in lithium-ion batteries, but increasing the proportion of nickel could significantly improve battery energy density, making them especially suitable for electric vehicles and grid-scale storage.
Air Pollution Particles May Be a Cause of Dramatic Drop in Global Insect Numbers
The impact of air pollution on insect health and reproduction is greater than previously understood and could be contributing to global declines in insect populations, including in remote wilderness areas, new research shows.