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Temperature Measurement Error May Cause Climate-Impact Studies to Understate Impacts by 15% or More

When policymakers and city officials plan for climate change, they rely on economic studies showing how extreme heat impacts violent crime, public health, energy grids and crop yields.

18 Sep 2026

ORNL Develops Low-Cost Continuous Air Duct Monitor for Nuclear Material Facilities

Researchers at the Department of Energy's Oak Ridge National Laboratory developed a new type of monitor that can check every minute or even every second for the buildup of nuclear material in the air ducts of nuclear fuel cycle facilities, promoting the highest standards of safety and security.

16 Sep 2026

Wastewater Pollution Alters Male Minnow Parental Behavior and Social Dynamics

A team of researchers has found that a common wastewater pollutant turned male fathead minnows into worse fathers and fiercer rivals, revealing ecological impacts that laboratory studies missed.

15 Sep 2026

Ultra Low Carbon Brick Shapes Landmark New Home for the Yard Theater in London

A pioneering ultra-low carbon brick made from near 100% recycled construction waste has been used to create the striking colorful façade of one of London's most anticipated new cultural buildings.

15 Sep 2026

Swiss Study Highlights Atmospheric Sources of Microplastics Over Wastewater Treatment Plants

Every year, Swiss wastewater treatment plants release around 5 tons of microplastics into the environment. That is relatively little: It is estimated that around twice as many microplastic enters Swiss water bodies via the atmosphere.

12 Sep 2026

Petrochemical Industry Carbon Emissions Could Rise 50 Percent by 2050

Carbon emissions from the petrochemical industry could increase by 50 percent by 2050, according to new research from the University of Sheffield.

12 Sep 2026

Small Freshwater Ecosystems Suffer From High Concentrations of Plastic Waste

Microplastics are turning up almost everywhere - from oceans and rivers to soils and sediments - yet far less is known about what happens when they enter freshwater wetlands.

8 Sep 2026

Rust Destroys Billions in Vital Bridges Roofs and Railway Networks

Good news first: Things are much better today. At least when it comes to corrosion. What was rusting and decaying back in the 1980s, nowadays lasts much longer.

8 Sep 2026

Study Reveals Microplastic Risk from Aging North Sea Infrastructure

Investigating subsea plastics reveals degradation issues, highlighting the need for better decommissioning strategies to address microplastic pollution risks.

3 Sep 2026

Floating Wetlands Slash Wastewater Greenhouse Gas Emissions: Study

A world-first trial of floating wetland pods in wastewater lagoons shows they cut greenhouse gas emissions by more than a quarter, highlighting their potential as a nature-based solution for decarbonizing the water sector.

25 Aug 2026