Environment & Climate
Deep Sea Mining in 2026: The Rush for Battery Metals Beneath the Ocean
The world's largest mining firms are racing to extract battery metals from the ocean floor. But what lives down there, and can we afford to find out?
Environment & ClimateSelf-Powering Smart Fabrics: The Next Evolution of Wearables That Never Need Charging
A new generation of fabrics that harvest energy from body heat and movement could make wearables disappear into everyday clothing while providing continuous health monitoring.
Environment & ClimateMediterranean Tsunami Risk: Why Scientists Are Warning the French Riviera Could Be in Danger
The French Riviera faces a documented tsunami risk that most tourists and property investors do not know about. New scientific modeling shows the Mediterranean fault system that generated the 1755 Lisbon earthquake and 1908 Messina tsunami is still active, and the French coast sits directly in the blast radius.
Environment & ClimateJapan's Allergy Crisis: A Forest of Its Own Making
Japan's postwar reforestation with cedar trees accidentally triggered a nationwide allergy crisis now costing $1.6bn per day during peak pollen season.
Environment & ClimateYou're Breathing Plastic: What New Research Says About Microplastics in City Air
You breathe in plastic every day, especially in cities. New research reveals the dominant source isn't bottles or bags—it's your tires. Here's what city dwellers need to know.
Environment & ClimateAlgae Cooking Oil: The Sustainable, High-Smoke-Point Oil That's Changing How Americans Cook
Algae cooking oil withstands 535°F heat, delivers 90% omega-9s, and produces 86% fewer greenhouse gases than soybean oil. So why is it still a niche product? A deep dive into the most capable cooking oil you've probably never used.
Environment & ClimateWhat Microplastics Actually Do to Your Body: The Science Behind the 2026 EPA Alert
Microplastics have been detected in human brains, hearts, blood, and testicles. Scientists know they're accumulating. What they don't yet know is what that means for human health.
Environment & ClimateCabbagecore: The Unlikely Trend That's Making Vegetables Feel Like Fashion
From trash to treasure: cabbage cores are the unlikely star of 2026. Discover why root-to-stem cooking is making this overlooked vegetable part a must-try ingredient.
Environment & ClimateThe Gen Z Birdwatching Boom: Why 700,000 Young People Are Flocking to RSPB Reserves
Young people in the UK have taken up birdwatching at extraordinary rates, with 16-29 year olds growing from 61,000 to 724,000 in eight years. So what's behind the boom?
Environment & ClimateFIFA Confirms Iran Will Play at the 2026 World Cup Amid US-Israel War
FIFA confirms Iran will play all Group G matches at the 2026 World Cup on US soil despite the US-Israel war and its federation president being denied entry to Canada.
Environment & ClimateGut Feelings: The Hidden Bacterial Link Between Your Microbiome and Depression
Researchers at Harvard have identified a specific biological mechanism linking gut bacteria to depression, raising the possibility that immune-modulating treatments could help some patients. But the science is still early, and the path from lab finding to clinical application is long.
Environment & ClimateWhat Is Neurowellness? A Beginner's Guide to Nervous System Regulation in 2026
The nervous system is having a moment. Neurowellness - from breathwork to vagus nerve stimulation - is one of 2026's biggest wellness trends. Here's what the science actually says.