Ecology

Megacities trigger allergies in childhood

A city, especially a large one with a large population, increases the likelihood of a child developing allergies
Published: 26 August 2014, 09:00

Specialists have developed a new material that will maximize the safety of toxic waste

Currently, the problem of industrial waste processing and storage has become almost global in nature.
Published: 20 August 2014, 09:00

A floating shield on the river will remind humanity of the environmental problem and help clean the water

A unique floating shield with an inscription made of grass has been created, which represents both a method of cleaning polluted water bodies and an example of memorable social advertising.
Published: 13 August 2014, 09:00

New robot to clean solar panels will improve their efficiency

Deserts, which serve as a fairly strong source of sunlight, are an optimal place for the construction of solar power plants and the production of electricity.
Published: 05 August 2014, 09:00

The amount of plastic waste in the world's oceans is less than previously thought

It is believed that there is quite a large amount of plastic waste in the ocean. At one of the universities, scientists conducted a study and determined that the amount of waste in the ocean is less than previously assumed.
Published: 28 July 2014, 09:00

A new type of organic battery has been developed in California

The organic battery, unlike the usual one, does not contain toxic compounds and metal and is suitable for power plants.
Published: 20 July 2014, 09:00

Scientists have determined that there are huge amounts of water in our planet's mantle

Recently, scientists have managed to obtain evidence that under all accessible layers of our Earth there are large reserves of water, which are several times greater than those available on the surface of the earth.
Published: 10 July 2014, 09:04

Air in big cities disrupts brain function

Air pollution in big cities has a negative impact on the brains of people living there.
Published: 02 July 2014, 09:04

Biofuels are as dangerous to the environment as gasoline

Recent studies have shown that biofuels pose no less of a threat to the environment.
Published: 27 June 2014, 09:00

City noise has a negative impact on human health

The endless noise from highways, airplanes, music and other city sounds increases the likelihood of heart and vascular diseases, and also provokes obesity.
Published: 19 June 2014, 09:00