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Environment Dec 20, 2023

Vape deals are everywhere this Christmas—here's how to deal with the horrific waste problem

Vape deals are all over the place in the run-up to Christmas. Vape kits, e-liquids and accessories are being widely promoted as stocking fillers, frequently with upwards of 50% off.

Mathematics Oct 2, 2023

Researchers: Forensic science method for firearm identification is flawed

Like fingerprints, a firearm's discarded shell casings have unique markings. This allows forensic experts to compare casings from a crime scene with those from a suspect's gun. Finding and reporting a mismatch can help free ...

Environment May 1, 2023

Tackling e-cigarettes: One path forward in the fight against e-waste pollution

Mounting evidence over the past decade has signaled to the dangers of e-cigarette use for individual consumers. Recent research also argues that the risks don't end with the individual. E-waste generated from a host of electronic ...

Bio & Medicine Feb 10, 2023

Scientists develop test that can identify respiratory viruses within five minutes

Scientists have developed a world-first diagnostic test, powered by artificial intelligence, that can identify known respiratory viruses within five minutes from just one nasal or throat swab. The new diagnostic test could ...

Social Sciences Oct 13, 2022

Rainbow fentanyl: The newest Halloween scare

Every year around the middle of October, reporters start contacting me wanting to talk about rumors of contaminated Halloween treats.

Social Sciences Jun 23, 2022

Three enduring stories Americans tell about guns to understand the debate over them

The United States has struggled with a spate of horrific mass shootings. As is often the case, people try to make sense of the violence by talking about what happened.

Environment Mar 3, 2022

EPA confirms filters reduce lead in Michigan city's water

The filters distributed in Benton Harbor, Michigan during the city's recent lead water crisis worked properly, according to a study state officials said was conducted to give residents assurance.

Space Exploration Dec 20, 2021

Dragon delivery: European science destined for space

The next SpaceX resupply vehicle is packed with European science, ready for delivery to the International Space Station just in time for Christmas.

Biotechnology Nov 2, 2021

New methods for detecting single molecules

Resistance to antibiotics is on the rise worldwide. Researchers at the Fraunhofer Institute for Physical Measurement Techniques IPM alongside the Ludwig Maximilian University of Munich have developed a process for rapidly ...

Earth Sciences May 12, 2021

Scientists track a cargo spill from New York to Norway, reveal how currents disperse harmful substances

The blocking of the Suez Canal in March by a megaship named Ever Given delayed over 200 vessels laden with thousands of containers, serving as a reminder of the scale of the shipping industry and the global repercussions ...

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