Scientific application
Solution to prevent oil pollution with human hair
Carpets made from hair and fur can be used to clean up small oil spills after traffic accidents on the road or large oil spills at sea.
Pollution
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Environment
Hot weather in Europe causes ozone pollution to harmful levels
Europe's atmospheric watchdog warns the risk of wildfires is on the rise, with large parts of Western Europe at
Environment
Found microplastics in unexpected places
Scientists have proven that microplastics are everywhere, in the air, in the oceans and even in the human body for many years.
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New discovery of the threat from 'plastitar'
Researchers from the University of La Laguna in Spain have discovered a new form of pollution, with a combination of microplastics and tar deposited on coastal rocks.
Environment
Tobacco waste - the most common source of plastic pollution in the world
The most common source of plastic pollution in our environment is not plastic bottles, plastic bags or food wrappers but tobacco waste.
Environment
What is groundwater? Factors causing pollution and degradation of groundwater
Let's find out: 'What is groundwater? Factors causing groundwater pollution and degradation' through the following article.
Environment
Pollution kills millions, accounts for 1/6 of all deaths worldwide
A study has shown that deaths related to air, chemical and water pollution accounted for one in six deaths globally in 2019.
Science invention
New invention: Headphones prevent air pollution
The company Dyson combines earphones with air purifiers to help people in cities deal with air and noise pollution.
Health
Traffic noise increases early mortality in Europe
According to medical studies, prolonged exposure to excessive noise contributes to increased stress and incidence of serious health complications.
Health
8 natural ways to help you detox your lungs
Virus infection, environmental pollution, unhealthy living habits are the main causes of weak lungs. Lung detox...
Environment
New discovery of brown carbon increases Earth's temperature
Chinese scientists recently discovered that brown carbon released from forest fires actually contributes more to global warming.
Environment
Plastic particles from tires make it difficult for many fish and shrimp to swim and die abnormally
Yet another dangerous effect of plastic pollution on ecosystems and the health of many living species.
Environment
14 simple ways to reduce plastic waste
Plastic is almost everywhere in life, and you can even chew it every day like gum. How serious is the problem of plastic waste?
Biology
Insects lose their sense of smell because of air pollution, humans go to pollinate plants themselves
The consequences will be what we and our children and grandchildren have to bear.
Environment
Lead poisoning from car smoke reduces IQ of half of the US population
Newly published research shows that lead exposure from car exhaust has lowered the IQ of half of the US population. And a drop in IQ scores is just the beginning of othe…