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Lower-income countries are at higher risk from indoor microplastic pollution

There's microplastics in our homes -- in some more than in others.

A new pair of shoes changed the life of a special penguin

The story of Lucas the penguin and his almost magical shoes that gave him the power to walk again.

Antarctica’s doomsday glacier could thaw even faster than previously thought

It's an unusually broad and vast Antarctic glacier flowing into Pine Island Bay

Over 1.1 million sea turtles have been poached over the last three decades

Despite the high number, the global assessment shows illegal exploitation is now slightly declining.

A bat traveled 2,486 km and broke all previous records

Bats are cooler than Batman because their seasonal movement benefits several plant species and our entire ecosystem.

The world’s first hydrogen passenger trains are now running in Germany

They are emissions-free and low-noise, with only steam and condensed water issuing from the exhaust

How seahorse dads give birth to thousands of babies in a unique way

Unlike mammal moms, seahorse dads consciously go into labor.

Scientists map the brain of the axolotl -- a unique creature that can create new neurons

This could pave the way for innovative research in regenerative medicine, they researchers said.

These six countries are producing over half of the plastic in the Pacific Garbage Patch

Japan, China, South Korea, the US, Taiwan and Canada are largely to blame.

A boy's backyard discovery two years ago uncovered an incredibly intricate insect-plant interaction

The plot of this interaction is more complex than some movies I've seen.

By 2080, climate change will make US cities shift to climates seen today hundreds of miles to the south

There's an app to show you how it will feel.

Could auctions help California make better use of its water? This leading economist believes so

We interviewed a Nobel Laureate about his ambitious plan to make California's water usage more efficient.

Of mice and men: AI learns how to understand mouse emotions from their facial expressions

Such research can help us better understand how our own emotions form.

California is installing solar panels over canals to fight drought and climate change

It’s a win-win for water, energy, and the climate.

Mice in the Andes grow bigger on the rainier side of the mountains -- and this could be a law of nature

More rain means more plentiful food for the mice to eat, the researchers explain.

Extreme floods hit Pakistan, with one-third of the country fully underwater

Early estimates show the floods have caused at least $10 billion worth of damage.

World’s largest offshore wind farm goes live in the UK

As the price of gas gets higher, guess what's looking more appealing? Renewables.

Switzerland is looking at solar power to stop the looming energy crisis before it happens

A perfect storm is hitting Europe's energy markets, and the Swiss hope that the sun will help them weather it.

New type of dishwasher could kill bacteria in less than 30 seconds -- while also being more efficient.

Computer simulations suggest the method could be much more efficient.

This simple method prevents tooth decay while also being eco-friendly

Researchers quantified the environmental impact of three different preventive dental measures.

Sunken Nazi warships resurface along shrinking Danube River as mega-drought drops water levels to record lows

The worst drought in Europe in 500 years is now resurfacing the horrors of WWII.

Researchers zoom in on why the "immortal jellyfish" just keeps on living forever

They hope their findings can provide clues toward understanding more about human aging

Synthetic milk made without cows is now finally here

Synthetic milk offers dairy milk without the concerns such as methane emissions or animal welfare. But is it the whey forward?

The US starts rabies vaccine program for wildlife by airdropping treat-covered vaccines in 13 states

The important goal is to prevent specific strains from spreading from state to state.

Dolphins form the most complex web of alliances outside humans. And it's all for sex

Male dolphins band together in intricate multi-order groups to coerce females to mate with them and keep them. It's mighty effective too.

Chinese researchers create the first successful, living mammals with a fully-reconfigured genome

In essence, this is a man-made species.

Genes that make mucus have evolved again and again in mammals

Mucus-producing proteins have repeatedly and independently emerged in mammals, study finds.

Cleaner flights? Google accused of “airbrushing” emissions in flight search results

The tech giant dropped non-CO2 impacts from its carbon flight calculator

Iceland is building a plant that can capture CO2 from the air and store it underground

It's encouraging, but expensive and hard to scale -- it won't save us from climate change yet.

We've got a 1 in 6 chance of a mega-volcano erupting this century. Shouldn't we get prepared?

A researcher asks a very important question.

By 2035, new cars in California will have to be electric

The state seeks to reduce its greenhouse gas emissions and tackle air pollution.

New aluminum batteries could be the dirt cheap alternative to lithium-ion that we've all been waiting for

The time has come to try aluminum-sulfur batteries — a promising cheaper alternative to storing energy.

Meet the gharial, the most distinctive croc species that really needs our help

Out of all croc species, this one is possibly the most threatened.

China’s iconic dugong is now “functionally extinct” due to fishing and habitat degradation

This should be a wake-up call for further conservation efforts, scientists have said.

Over 99% of turbine blades end up in landfills. But what if we could turn them into gummy bears instead?

Researchers have made a composite resin that is totally recyclable but strong enough to be used in wind turbines.

Like humans, dogs can also cry when they're very happy

Dogs produce more tears when they're flooded with emotion, and they sometimes do it when they see their human.

These researchers want to put "Fitbits" on urban trees to see when and how they grow

Sensors are getting cheaper, and they can be used for more than just tracking your run.

Americans grossly underestimate how much people are willing to support climate policy

People's personal beliefs are shaped by what they perceive to be the beliefs of others

Fake news about spiders shows how misinformation can run on eight legs. Here's why expert voices matter

A study about global spread of misinformation on spiders reveals one winning strategy in fight fake news worldwide.

Scientists develop AC that uses solid refrigerants and doesn’t hurt the environment

It could one day replace existing air conditioning that uses refrigerants that are thousands of times more powerful than CO2 at trapping heat.

Scientists find a way to charge EV batteries in 10 minutes or less

This could lead to a larger adoption of electric cars, the researchers think

Droughts are painful but climate change is also greatly increasing the odds of cataclysmic 'megafloods' in California

It would cost over $1 trillion and displace more than 10 million people, the researchers estimated

The weirdest and most wonderful photos of nature awarded in a competition

We haven't seen anything like this before.

If we all biked like the Dutch, world would avoid a Germany’s worth of emissions

Universal cycling could slash greenhouse gas emissions significantly and also bring health benefits to the world.

Scientists discovered a 5 million-year-old time capsule buried in Antarctica

It's an ice core with bubbles containing remains of ancient Earth atmosphere.

Cheap, simple new technique developed to destroy ultra-resistant 'forever chemical' pollution

Such compounds have found their way into the bloodstreams of estimated 97% of Americans.

Climate change is threatening ketchup, salsa, and California

The biggest tomato-producing state in the US is losing its tomato yield to climate change.

Strange creature with mouth but no anus isn’t earliest human ancestor -- and we're a little bit relieved

It lived around 500 million years ago and was thought to be a common ancestor of deuterostomes

Has the pandemic made us a bit more sustainable?

Surveys in Australia and Austria showed a higher commitment with sustainable practices.

China cuts power to factories and homes as heatwave-induced shortage continues

Factories have been shut down and people were asked to reduce power consumption

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