Sharks in the Bahamas have tested positive for cocaine, caffeine, and other substances, new research shows. A study published in Environmental Pollution tested five species of sharks in the Bahamas ...

Acid rain is a very broad term. It encompasses not only rain but also other forms of precipitation including fog, hail, sleet, snow, dust, and gas. It can even cause haze or smog, contributing to the ...

Industrial pollution has been having a negative impact on human health since the height of the Roman Empire, reveals new research. Lead pollution likely caused widespread IQ declines throughout Europe ...

Microplastics are an persistent form of pollution threatening the health of global lake ecosystems. A new review by researchers at the Chinese Research Academy of Environmental Sciences synthesizes ...

Sea turtles are considered crucial bioindicators of marine environmental health due to their extensive lifespans, long-distance migrations, and frequent presence in sensitive coastal zones. A ...

Rivers do not just move water; they act as nature's hard drives, saving a permanent record of what happens on the surface. When toxic chemicals settle into the mud at the riverbed, they create a ...

"Human pollution is much greater, but what's important to consider is that lightning releases nitrogen oxides at much higher altitudes, where it can be more efficient at catalyzing the production of ...