Safer options to harmful chemicals are already accessible but require greater acceptance in the market. Credit EURONEWSGREENA new EU regulation regarding fluorinated greenhouse gases (F-gases), aimed at reducing artificial emissions from air conditioners, refrigerators, and heat pumps, takes effect today (March 11). However, an NGO has cautioned that this law could potentially increase exposure...
Lock gates have always been really important in Amsterdam. The city only became habitable when they built a dam on the River Amstel to stop the salty water from the IJ. Today, Amsterdam has about 200 sets of lock gates, mostly made of wood. They're becoming more crucial as sea levels rise. These well-made...
A recent study on mice reveals that microplastics might lead to changes in behavior. Image credited by EuroNewsAccording to a fresh investigation, microplastics could be as prevalent inside the body as they are in the environment.In the study, scientists exposed mice to varying amounts of microplastics through drinking water and observed how these particles...
During the period of commercial whaling, this sea creature was nearly brought to extinction by hunting.Scientists have verified that a whale, extinct in the Atlantic Ocean for 200 years, has been sighted off the coast of New England. It's an exciting discovery, but it also highlights the impact of climate change on ocean creatures.Researchers...
How do Microplastic bits affect the heart? A small study from Italy looked into this by checking if these minuscule plastic particles, mostly too small to see (called nanoparticles), were in the artery plaque of the people they studied. The researchers studied 257 individuals who underwent surgery to clear clogged blood vessels. They examined...
Scientists found a protein that might help treat illnesses linked to getting older. This protein helps remove broken parts of cells called organelles. Organelles do important work in cells and are crucial for their function. Among these organelles are mitochondria, which create energy in cells, and lysosomes, which maintain cell health.Damage to these small...
Credit: CanvasAI is making businesses better in almost every field by helping them work faster, connect with customers, save time and money, and stay ahead of the competition. Big improvements in super powerful computers in the cloud and the ability to process massive amounts of data are driving this exciting new phase of AI...
"No skier can be spotted along the world's lengthiest mountain range.Image credit: Dchauy/Shutterstock.com"Big mountain ranges are on every continent, but the longest chain of peaks isn't on any of these seven big pieces of land. Instead, it's underwater.Called the mid-ocean range, this super long mountain chain follows the edges of Earth's tectonic plates and...
Mark found out he had ALS in 2020, and he's already lost a lot of his ability to move, like using his phone or eating by himself. Image Credit CNNMark, who is 67 years old, found out he had ALS in 2020. Over time, he's been losing his ability to do things like using...
Marlins can reach speeds of approximately 80 kilometers per hour (50 miles per hour), suggesting the need to signal others in their path. Researchers believe that the distinct stripes of attacking marlins may serve as a cautionary signal to nearby marlins.Image credit: Alicia Burns (CC BY-SA)Marlins and sailfish are big predators in the sea...
