You Can Help Beat Extreme Heat in Cities
Imagine a smoldering hot day in downtown Boston: temperatures have reached over 90 degrees Fahrenheit, and the sidewalks and streets…
Category: Health
Environmental Health Is a Social Justice Issue
By Shayna Keyles (@shaynakeyles) When we talk about recycling, mitigating climate change, protecting habitats, and more, it’s not only for…
Empowering Communities to Examine Lead Exposure with Crowd the Tap
By Bradley Allf Lead pipes for transporting water have been a fixture of modern civilization for more than two thousand…
Imagining Future Wastewater Solutions
Wastewater is a health threat in communities worldwide and researchers constantly seek treatment solutions to improve the health of individuals and communities.
Ultrafast Camera Freezes Time
A new ultrafast camera technology called T-CUP is making it possible to see extremely fast phenomena, even light, in slow…
Why Plastics Are Dangerous to Our Health
Is the BPA found in plastics dangerous to our health? The science doesn’t look good. Learn when to avoid BPA and where it may be found.
Will You Still Eat Raw Fish After Watching This Video?
Sushi, sashimi, and poke are delicious. Why? It’s because they’re all made of raw fish! But, have you ever noticed…
Science with Sophie: Scab Science
Scab Science It’s happened to all of us. You’re running or riding your bike, you slip, you fall, and you…
Science with Sophie: Tears and Snot
To do the science experiment with Sophie, you’ll need: Borax (find it in the laundry aisle of a grocery store)…
Depression May Speed up Brain Ageing
Researchers at the University of Sussex have found a strong correlation between depression and the speed at which the brain ages.