Environment
Warning about environmental pollution from colorful plastic
Research shows that brightly colored plastics such as red, blue and green are able to decompose into microplastics faster than light or colorless plastics.
Pollution
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Health
Potential contaminants in the gym
In addition to pollution from exercise equipment, gym ventilation systems can unintentionally draw in pollutants from outside sources, according to researchers.
Health
Noisy traffic increases the risk of cardiovascular disease
According to research, for every 10dBA (decibel - a unit of noise measurement), the risk of developing cardiovascular diseases such as heart attack, stroke and heart fai…
Environment
Green hydrogen helps revolutionize heating systems
In the context of the fuel crisis and environmental pollution, Antonio Meucci Public High School in Carpi (Italy) has a boiler running on green hydrogen.
Environment
Climate change reverses medical progress
According to experts, climate change is reversing medical progress, posing a great threat to human health.
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Why did Denmark change road lights to red?
Some Nordic countries, especially Denmark, have decided to replace the classic street lighting system that uses white light, with red diffused light models.
Environment
The 62 billion USD treasure is being forgotten in...a landfill, if not exploited, it will harm humanity.
The total value of recyclable electronic waste is up to 62 billion USD, which is falling into oblivion, while also bringing the risk of pollution and exacerbating health…
Science Events
Vietnamese scientist receives award from the King of Thailand
Dr. Ngo Thi Thuy Huong and her colleagues at Phenikaa University were awarded the King of Thailand Awards for their work on plant treatment technology using vetiver gras…
Antibiotic resistance
Air pollution increases the risk of antibiotic resistance
According to a study published in the journal Lancet Planetary Health, air pollution can make antibiotic resistance worse.
Health
Alarming fact: There are more than 16,000 chemicals in plastic
More than 16,000 chemicals exist in plastic products, from food packaging, children's toys to medical equipment...
Cancer
New discovery on the cause of lung cancer
Scientists discovered the mechanism by which air pollution causes lung cancer in non-smokers. This research is considered a breakthrough for science and society.
Environment
What are greenhouse gases?
Greenhouse gas is a phrase that may not be too strange to us, especially in today's life when environmental pollution is becoming more and more serious. What are greenho…
Animal world
African penguins are at risk of extinction due to noise pollution
The number of African penguins on St Croix Island in the Gulf of Algoa has plummeted since South Africa began allowing ships in the area to refuel at sea.
Scientific works
When fireflies wait forever but night never comes: Light pollution is slowly killing the planet
While many species of fireflies have adapted quite well to light pollution, some of their other relatives are struggling to reproduce and are in serious danger.
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Explore Ny-Alesund: The Cleanest Town in the World
The town of Ny-Alesund on the island of Spitsbergen, in Norway's Svalbard archipelago, is likened to the cleanest air in the world.