Scientists have been researching superconductors for over a century, but they have yet to find one that works at room temperature − 3 essential reads
Claims about the discovery of a coveted room-temperature superconductor peppered the news in 2023. We pulled three stories from our archives on what superconductivity is and why scientists study it.
Dec. 5, 2023 • ~7 min
Gold mining is one of the world’s most destructive and unnecessary industries – here's how to end it
A gradual drawdown of gold mining is a critical step towards sustainability.
Feb. 14, 2023 • ~8 min
The lenses of fishes' eyes record their lifetime exposure to toxic mercury, new research finds
A new study shows that a time stamp can be put on mercury that accumulates in fish eyes, offering a window into their lifetime exposure.
Dec. 19, 2022 • ~8 min
Plastic pollution is a global problem – here's how to design an effective treaty to curb it
Public, government and corporate support for a world treaty to curb plastic waste is growing. Treaties addressing mercury pollution, long-range air pollution and ozone depletion offer some lessons.
Feb. 24, 2022 • ~10 min
How poisonous mercury gets from coal-fired power plants into the fish you eat
The Biden administration is moving to revive mercury limits for coal-fired power plants. A scientist explains mercury’s health risks and the role power plants play.
Feb. 15, 2022 • ~9 min
Neurotoxins in the environment are damaging human brain health – and more frequent fires and floods may make the problem worse
Pollution from more frequent floods and wildfires – exacerbated by the warming climate – is threatening human health and poses particular risks to the brain.
Nov. 12, 2021 • ~10 min
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