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Attack on Iran’s oil released as much pollution as a volcano

Overview Airstrikes on Iran’s oil infrastructure earlier this year emitted a plume of roughly 30,000 tonnes of sulphur dioxide. This quantity is on the same scale as pollution from a volcanic eruption and the plume drifted across several Asian nations, illustrating the environmental consequences of the conflict. Sources

Researchers Develop Faster, Cleaner Method to Extract Lithium from Underground Brines

A Columbia Engineering research team has developed a novel lithium-extraction method that could address one of clean energy's more problematic supply chain challenges. How the Method Works The technique uses a temperature-sensitive solvent to pull lithium directly from underground brines, bypassing the conventional approach that relies on massive

Scientists Identify Key Drivers Behind Accelerating Sea Level Rise

Scientists have confirmed that the world's oceans are rising at an accelerating pace, and they now have a complete explanation for the phenomenon. According to recent research, warming seawater—causing thermal expansion—is the biggest factor driving rising seas, while melting glaciers and polar ice sheets are adding

Early-Life Junk Food Diet May Permanently Rewire the Brain, Study Finds

A recent study published in Science Daily reveals that excessive consumption of junk food during early development may cause lasting changes to the brain's appetite-control systems. Researchers discovered that high-fat, high-sugar diets altered feeding behavior and disrupted regions of the brain responsible for regulating hunger and satiety. Crucially,

Researchers Revive Ancient Glassmaking Techniques to Create CO2-Trapping Porous Material

Scientists have achieved a breakthrough in producing porous glass materials designed to trap greenhouse gases and hydrogen for clean energy applications. By incorporating sodium and lithium compounds—compounds used in traditional glassmaking for centuries—researchers have made these advanced materials significantly easier to process and shape. The porous glass structure

Improved House Design Shows Promise in Reducing Childhood Illnesses in Tanzania

Research conducted in Tanzania has demonstrated that relatively simple changes to house design can substantially improve children's health outcomes in African communities. Experimental houses equipped with window screens to block disease-carrying mosquitoes, rainwater collection systems to ensure cleaner water supplies, and enhanced ventilation to reduce indoor air pollution