The Covid-19 pandemic has given poor indoor air quality its first significant moment in the spotlight. What changes are needed to address this invisible menace to human health, and will the pandemic be the trigger that finally sees it addressed?

The riskiest instrument is the voice, at least when it comes to spreading viruses such as SARS-CoV2.

Both COVID-19 and the flu are contagious respiratory illnesses that have similar symptoms, making it difficult to distinguish between the two viral infections without a lab test.

Our educational systems are failing to prepare people for existential environmental threats.

French scholar Jean-François Champollion announced his decipherment of Egyptian hieroglyphs on September 27, 1822

A comprehensive mathematical framework treats wrinkling patterns as elegant solutions to geometric problems.

The imagery at Marra Wonga tells of a narrative with thousands of different layers.

Researchers at the Flatiron Institute and their colleagues trained a machine learning tool to capture the physics of electrons moving on a lattice using far fewer equations than would typically be required, all without sacrificing accuracy

For a biotech company, the specter of criminalizing women for their reproductive health choices raises serious concerns about conducting clinical research in states that implement the most extreme restrictions. Many of these states host Phase 1 units and research centers.

A light pillar is an optical phenomenon where a column of light can be seen emanating from a light source. If the light comes from the Sun, the phenomenon is called a sun pillar. Light pillars can also be caused by the Moon or streetlights.

With Venus having an extremely high surface temperature, hot enough to melt lead, one would not think scientists would be clamoring to deliver humans to the so-called fiery planet.

If you can’t observe Jupiter exactly at opposition because of a personal commitment or clouds, don’t fret. You’ll have plenty of time to see the king of the planets while it’s big and bright:

DART is the first real test of our ability to defend ourselves from an asteroid on a collision course with Earth.

Of all the endless questions children and mathematicians have asked about infinity, one of the most fascinating has to do with its size.

You don't have to be an astronaut to enjoy the cool things NASA invented.

Building on the phenomenon that creates static electricity, researchers propose a design that generates twice the power per unit volume as previously reported system.

Constructed wetlands can significantly reduce water pollution from tile-drained farms.

For thousands of years, silk has been treasured for its qualities as a beautiful material for elegant garments. But scientists are harnessing the less obvious qualities of silk to develop versatile replacement parts for human eyes and knees.

Whale Safe, backed by a tech billionaire, is a step forward, but not the only answer to avoiding collisions, biologists say.

Researchers are developing new ways to study why an antibiotic causes hair cell death and permanent hearing loss in people.

While there may be evidence to suggest that this method primarily burns fat, there are more factors that a person should consider when working out.

Not only do they provide vitamins, minerals and other nutrients needed to keep your family healthy but whole grains also contain dietary fiber, which may help reduce your risk of heart disease, some cancers, diabetes and other health problems, such as constipation.

A certain amount of immune system inflammation is necessary for the body to fight infections and heal wounds, but an overactive immune system can be harmful and raise the risk of autoimmune disorders and chronic disease, experts say.

Toxic PFAS chemicals were detected in every umbilical cord blood sample across 40 studies conducted over the last five years, a new review of scientific literature from around the world has found.

Ultra-processed foods are extra tasty concoctions that we eat every day. They are also linked with chronic diseases and a higher risk of early death.

Sci-Tech Daily, September 27, 2022

While the early years are when the brain is at its most plastic and ripe for learning and growing, the brain never stops working to create new pathways, connections, and new brain cells.

A quick guide to safe mushroom foraging

Many wild species use natural substances to prevent and control diseases or to repel parasites.

The mineral may shake things up by changing its identity at high pressure and temperature.

Silphion cured diseases and made food tasty, but Emperor Nero allegedly consumed the last stalk. Now, a Turkish researcher thinks he’s found a botanical survivor.

A diamond contains the only known sample of a mineral from Earth’s mantle—and hints at oceans’ worth of water hidden deep within our planet.

A new report puts Texas above the Great Lakes states for industrial discharges into waterways for the first time since the analysis began in 2009.

Grey wolves, Eurasian beavers, grey seals, and European bison have seen some of the strongest recoveries in numbers and geographical range.

"The convenience of trees that can survive glyphosate will likely result in the use of more glyphosate, more often."

The mammals increase species richness by 86% compared to areas where they don't graze.

Human activities have imperiled our waterways — along with almost one-third of freshwater fish and many other aquatic species.

After a brutal storm in 2006, the Swinomish tribe off the coast of Washington state launched a strategy to deal with the effects of a warming planet. Now, 50 other native tribes have followed suit.

University of Pennsylvania climate scientist says he remains optimistic despite daunting challenges and continued concerns about ‘false’ climate solutions.

Sounds like a bargain but we have to act fast and with deep purpose.

Corporations and nations are touting plans to suck greenhouse gases out of the air. But the crucial priority this decade is slashing emissions.

Arctic sea ice has reached its minimum extent for 2022, tied with 2017 and 2018 as the 10th lowest on record, according to provisional data from the US National Snow and Ice Data Centre (NSIDC).

More than 24,000km of pipelines planned around world, showing ‘an almost deliberate failure to meet climate goals’