Human mini-livers set the stage for an organ donor free future
Researchers developed a miniature liver from human skin cells
Air pollution is back to pre-coronavirus levels in China, and Europe could follow
Satellite date shows concentrations of fine particles and nitrogen dioxide is rising again in China
Deforestation: 2019 is the third most devastating year of the century
Satellite data shows that 2019 was the third most devastating year since the turn of the century.
The world is facing a sixth mass extinction — and it’s happening much faster than expected
Human activities are driving thousands of species to the brink of extinction.
New Ebola outbreak hits Congo, with five deaths and growing concerns
It happens as the country deals with a coronavirus and a large measles outbreak.
May was the sunniest month on record in the UK — and climate change might be behind it
Meteorologist are surprised by the sudden change from extremely wet to extremely dry weather in the UK.
Cannabis was used for religious rites in Israel, archeologists find
It’s not only about discovering temples and ancient civilizations. Archeologists can sometimes discoverunexpected surprises, such as the use of cannabis...
GMO eggplants yield 20% more produce and revenue in Bangladesh
Farmers see higher yields thanks to genetically engineered eggplants.
Climate change is making marine species migrate towards the poles faster than those on land
Marine species move to the poles six times faster than those on land.
Conservation efforts save endangered Hainan gibbon from the brink of extinction
The primate is making a comeback, with now over 30 gibbons living in the island of Hainan.
Half of all Americans breathe dangerously polluted air, and climate change is making it worse
A new report warns nearly five in ten people live in areas with unhealthy ozone or particle pollution.
EU unveils $750-billion coronavirus recovery plan that includes strict environmental conditions
Up to 25% of the fund will be used for climate action.
Following the trail of Ernest Schakleton – but in times of cruises and coronavirus
Study showed most positive cases of COVID-19 in a cruise were asymptomatic
Heat is more lethal than cold for people with respiratory diseases in Spain
Seasonality of temperature-attributable mortality from respiratory diseases has shifted.
A coronavirus recovery can benefit biodiversity, researchers argue
Researchers ask governments to put conservation of nature in the center.
Is the future of flying electric? A company tests a zero-emissions aircraft
The world's largest all-electric airplane readies for its first flight.
Initial tests for a COVID-19 vaccine show good results. But it will be a long road ahead
Chinese researchers did a safety trial with a harmless virus carrying coronavirus genes.
These are the best ways to cut your carbon footprint and reduce emissions
Clean transportation has the highest potential for change, study shows.
Coronavirus may damage the placenta during pregnancy
Still, the virus itself doesn't seem to transmit in uterus.
WHO calls off trials of hydroxychloroquine amid health concerns
Clinical trials for the drug are now suspended due to risks of the drug.
Ireland sees day of hope with no new COVID-19 deaths
Ireland sees no deaths from coronavirus for the first time since March.
Let’s use the epidemic to dismantle environmental regulations, Brazilian environment minister says
The country is only behind the US in number of positive COVID-19 cases
Brazil now has the second-highest number of coronavirus cases
The country surpassed Russia and is now behind the US
British drivers willing to walk more to maintain cleaner air after the pandemic
Half of the drivers surveyed said they would walk more instead of driving
Glowing coral reef despite bleaching offers hope for recovery
Researchers get a better understanding over the colorful bleaching
Far less carbon capture is needed to avoid a climate catastrophe, study argues
Capturing 2,700 gigatons of CO2 would be enough, instead of the 10,000 previously mentioned
Researchers create a filter for N95 face masks that can be attached and replaced
It has a smaller pore size than the actual mask, further enhancing protection.
No more hunting and eating of wildlife in Wuhan, where the pandemic first started
Authorities declare Wuhan a wildlife sanctuary, offering buyouts to breeders
The climate crisis is turning parts of Antarctica green
Researchers mapped the microscopic algae on the Antarctic peninsula.
Global coronavirus cases jump by the highest number in a single day, WHO claims
We are in for a long ride, with almost five million cases in total so far confirmed.
Hurricanes are getting stronger — and climate change is likely to blame
Satellite images shows long-term trend of stronger, more frequent hurricanes.
Lockdowns are making emissions fall. But that’s far from solving the problem
Emissions dropped 17% in early April compared to same period last year.
Paleontologists find 10-meter-long megaraptor in Argentina
It's one of the largest megaraptors found so far, dating back to 70 million years ago.
Despite the pandemic, suicide rates keep declining in Japan
The suicide rate dropped 20% in April in Japan compared to the same month last year
Cats can get infected with COVID-19 but don’t seem to pass the virus to humans
There's limited evidence that the cats show symptoms.
Can South Korea have an emission zero future?
The country proposed a Green New Deal, which won't be easy to follow
No evidence to show that chloroquine can help treat or prevent COVID-19
There's a high demand for drugs used against malaria to tackle the coronavirus -- but no evidence to show they...
Study links coronavirus with acute kidney injury in NYC
A third of the patients treated for COVID-19 observed in this study had developed acute kidney injury.
Scientists call for wider use of cloth masks in an open letter
The letter urges businesses and the public to wear masks so we can stop the virus.
Coronavirus crisis hits clean energy jobs across the US
Half a million jobs in this sector have been lost in March and April.
Wisconsin stay-at-home order gets tossed by the state’s Supreme Court
The state's order to extend the lockdown was challenged -- and deposed -- in court.
Microalgae could protect coral reefs from climate change
Australian researchers found that training microalgae could help keep corals alive.
For Brazil, the coronavirus isn’t just a health crisis – it’s also an environmental one
The rate of deforestation rose by 55% in the first four months of the year compared to 2019.
Microplastics are all over the place, even in the sea breeze
Researchers found fragments of plastic in sea spray.
The 2000-2010 drought of the Missouri River was the worst one in 1,200 years
Droughts are becoming more frequent and more severe -- and they're threatening water resources.
Universal use of face masks is urgently needed, and here’s why
Infection rates would drop drastically if everybody wore masks.
As sea level rises in Europe, setting up defenses would save money in the long-run
Study looked at the costs of protecting coastal communities compared to benefits throughout Europe.
Climate pledges of oil giants are still insufficient and they should step up their game
All European corporations have made pledges but they have been overstated, study claims.
Researchers found a way to track plastic pollution from land to sea
They created a high resolution map of microplastics and macroplastics
The coronavirus epidemic isn’t going anywhere with summer weather
Study found no connection between temperature or latitude and the spread of the virus