(Natural News) Prenatal exposure to organophosphate pesticides, a kind of pesticide considered toxic to humans, has been linked to impaired cognition and significant changes in the brain. In a major breakthrough, scientists from the University of California, Berkeley (UCB) and Stanford University found that teenagers exposed in utero to organophosphate pesticides demonstrated altered brain activities during tasks that […]

(Natural News) A common agricultural byproduct may hold the key to natural, sustainable and environmentally-safe cleaning products, a new study has revealed. The study, conducted by researchers from the University of Portsmouth in partnership with India’s Amity University and the Indian Institute of Technology, looked at the possibility of using rice straw as a non-toxic alternative ingredient […]

(Natural News) More than 500 million bees in Brazil died in just three months. Scientists are linking these mass deaths to an increased use of pesticides. Beekeepers reported mass die-offs of bees in four Brazilian states from October 2018 to March 2019. The state of Rio Grande do Sul, in particular, recorded the highest losses. But […]

(Natural News) Since authorities declared the pandemic in March and set quarantine protocols, the skies have cleared up due to reductions in man-made causes of air pollution. This is a good thing, as long-term exposure to air pollution has been found to raise the risk of COVID-19. But scientists are starting to shed light on […]

(Natural News) Migration is important in the life of birds. It lets them find good food, a good mate and a good nesting site. Should migration be stalled, birds risk missing all of these benefits that, more often than not, could mean life or death. In a recent breakthrough, researchers from the University of Saskatchewan (USask) in […]

(Natural News) Bottlenose dolphins might not be an endangered species, but these charming marine mammals do face certain threats, such as commercial fishing and habitat destruction. Nonetheless, scientists find that neither of these is as serious nor as pressing as another emerging threat: chemical poisoning. In a major breakthrough, scientists from the University of Liege (ULiege) in […]

(Natural News) Consumer waste like plastics pose a huge threat to marine life for various reasons. Apart from their durability and slow biodegradability, plastics also contain and attract toxic contaminants that can accumulate inside aquatic animals if they’re ingested. Over the past few decades, scientists have been sounding the alarm on the increasing amount of plastics found polluting the world’s oceans. […]

(Natural News) Battery-powered cars, or electric vehicles, are touted as the future of automobiles with its purportedly clean and green energy usage. The cars emerged as the conversation on carbon dioxide or CO2 emissions worldwide snowballed in recent years, and many experts are encouraging the use of renewable energy as a substitute for fossil fuel. Indeed, several […]

(Natural News) As coronavirus (COVID-19) continues to infect people throughout the globe, health experts advise the public to practice social distancing and wash their hands thoroughly using soap and water to help prevent further infections. To maintain proper hygiene, people often use antibacterial hand sanitizers in the absence of soap and water. However, the Food and Drug […]

(Natural News) Businesses throughout the country are eager to resume regular operations after the Wuhan coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic forced employees to find alternative ways to report to work earlier this year. While others telecommuted, employees required to be on the premises were allowed to have shifting schedules. But despite these safety measures, health experts are worried about […]