Behind flood and bushfire disasters is a less visible influence: changes in the planet’s water cycle. Rainfall and ...

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A new study estimates the environmental impact of AI in 2025 and calls for more transparency from companies on their pollution and water consumption. A new study estimates the environmental impact of ...

Menthol activates TRPM8 receptors on nerve endings in your mouth, which are the same receptors responsible for sensing cold. So, menthol essentially tricks your brain into sensing cold, in the same ...

The innovation relies on carefully engineered polymer coatings that maintain a continuous flow of ions, enabling stable ...

Vivoo's attachable smart toilet sensor was unveiled at CES 2026 and is designed to analyze hydration levels in real time.

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Polymer-coated cotton fabric generates electricity from ambient humidity day and night, powering LEDs for over 24 hours and charging wearable devices from air moisture and sweat.

Bolted into a concrete slab in a grassy field in Colesville, a 30-foot-tall metal tower with devices to measure weather ...

Pamela is a freelance food and travel writer based in Astoria, Queens. While she writes about most things edible and potable (and accessories dedicated to those topics,) her real areas of expertise ...