HEALTH
New US limits on toxic forever chemicals in drinking water expected to save thousands of lives
Green
14.04.2024
New US limits on toxic forever chemicals in drinking water expected to save thousands of lives
The USA has placed the first ever federal limits on toxic ‘forever chemicals’ in drinking water. The rule, finalised by…
Fact-check: Will smoking keep you thin?
My Europe
13.04.2024
Fact-check: Will smoking keep you thin?
No, smoking will not keep you thin. A recent study by researchers at the University of Copenhagen has debunked the…
It’s time to break the cycle of plastic overshoot
Green
13.04.2024
It’s time to break the cycle of plastic overshoot
The simple idea of pinpointing an annual date when humans can no longer properly manage plastic waste was first marked…
Silent walking, quiet parks and getting lost: Inside the hushed trend gripping modern travel
Travel
07.04.2024
Silent walking, quiet parks and getting lost: Inside the hushed trend gripping modern travel
At home in the New York City suburbs, Oscar Sandoval has lots of friends and an active social life. But…
This breakthrough drug trial saw cancer vanish in every patient
Sport
06.04.2024
This breakthrough drug trial saw cancer vanish in every patient
More than a dozen rectal cancer patients in the United States have seen their cancer disappear after undergoing experimental immunotherapy,…
This breakthrough drug trial saw cancer vanish in every patient
World
06.04.2024
This breakthrough drug trial saw cancer vanish in every patient
More than a dozen rectal cancer patients in the United States have seen their cancer disappear after undergoing experimental immunotherapy,…
France moves to ban ‘forever chemicals’ in products — but lobbyists fight to keep nonstick pans
Green
05.04.2024
France moves to ban ‘forever chemicals’ in products — but lobbyists fight to keep nonstick pans
Products containing PFAS or ‘forever chemicals’ could soon face tight restrictions in France. The first draft of a bill banning…
Live in a big city? Bright lights at night could increase your risk of stroke
Green
26.03.2024
Live in a big city? Bright lights at night could increase your risk of stroke
Too much exposure to bright outdoor lights at night may increase a person’s stroke risk, new research suggests. The study…
Only seven countries in the world breathe safe air. Three of them are in Europe
World
22.03.2024
Only seven countries in the world breathe safe air. Three of them are in Europe
Only seven countries in the world met safe air pollution levels in 2023, a new report by Swiss air quality…
Chemical limits: Do the EU’s new rules on toxic substances at work go far enough?
Business
21.03.2024
Chemical limits: Do the EU’s new rules on toxic substances at work go far enough?
The dangers posed by lead to human health have been known for decades. While the metal is no longer used in…