Gas stoves: Why did they become the pariah du jour?
One-third of U.S. households—more than 40 million homes—cook with gas. There has been much consternation about the danger of gas stoves in the news lately and talk of banning them since a Consumer Product Safety commissioner recently suggested th.....»»
When the natural gas industry used the playbook from Big Tobacco
As early as the 1970s, research showed that gas stoves produced indoor air pollution. Enlarge (credit: Lew Robertson via Getty Images) In 1976, beloved chef, cookbook author, and television personality Julia Child return.....»»
New research finds that ancient carbon in rocks releases as much carbon dioxide as the world"s volcanoes
A new study led by the University of Oxford has overturned the view that natural rock weathering acts as a CO2 sink, indicating instead that this can also act as a large CO2 source, rivaling that of volcanoes. The results, published today in the jour.....»»
Bees and wasps use the same architectural solutions to join large hexagons to small hexagons
Bees and wasps have converged on the same architectural solutions to nest-building problems, according to a study by Michael L. Smith in the Department of Biological Sciences at Auburn University, US, and colleagues, published in the open access jour.....»»
10 states plan to sue EPA over standards for residential wood-burning stoves
Attorneys general from 10 states plan to sue the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, saying its failure to review and ensure emissions standards for residential wood-burning stoves has allowed the continued sale of appliances that could worsen poll.....»»
Reading chemicals inside the brain with an aptamer/microelectronic fiber combination
A research group has developed a neural device that detects specific neurotransmitters in the brain with high sensitivity and selectivity by combining multifunctional fibers and DNA molecular probes. Details of the research were published in the jour.....»»
New York becomes first US state to ban gas in new buildings
New York has become the first US state to pass a law banning gas stoves and other fossil fuels in most new buildings, in a victory for environmental activists......»»
A nutty solution for cleaner stoves and barbecues
Cleaner fuels for cooking could improve health and be better for the environment......»»
Measurement of bacteria levels shows high amounts of dog feces on New York City sidewalks
A pair of natural science researchers from Marymount Manhattan College has found that high levels of dog feces landing on sidewalks in New York city has resulted in high levels of bacteria in homes and businesses. In their paper published in the jour.....»»
Gas stoves: Why did they become the pariah du jour?
One-third of U.S. households—more than 40 million homes—cook with gas. There has been much consternation about the danger of gas stoves in the news lately and talk of banning them since a Consumer Product Safety commissioner recently suggested th.....»»
Study: Cancer-causing gas leaking from CA stoves, pipes
Gas stoves in California homes are leaking cancer-causing benzene, researchers found in a new study published on Thursday, though they say more research is needed to understand how many homes have leaks......»»
Is your gas stove bad for your health?
A growing body of research suggests that gas stoves can pose health risks. Enlarge (credit: Géza Bálint Ujvárosi / EyeEm via Getty) Cooks love their gadgets, from countertop slow cookers to instant-read thermometers. Now, t.....»»
Haiti"s 1860 Jour de Pâques earthquakes may have released strain in key fault zone
Using details from historical newspaper accounts and letters, seismologists have learned more about Haiti's 1860 Jour de Pâques (Easter Sunday) earthquake sequence, and how it might have impacted the country's most recent devastating earthquakes......»»
Natural gas used in homes contains hazardous air pollutants, shows Boston-area study
Every day, millions of Americans rely on natural gas to power appliances such as kitchen stoves, furnaces, and water heaters, but until now very little data existed on the chemical makeup of the gas once it reaches consumers. .....»»
Video: How gas stoves pollute your home
Many of us love our gas stoves. But unfortunately, they can create indoor pollution levels that exceed legal outdoor pollution levels......»»
What are smart ovens and smart stoves?
Hearing more about smart ovens and smart stoves and wondering what they can really do for you? Here's what to know before you click the buy button......»»
California lays out plan to drastically cut fossil fuel use
New homes built in California starting in 2026 need to be powered by all-electric furnaces, stoves and other appliances if California is to meet its ambitious climate change goals over the next two decades, according to a state pollution-reduction pl.....»»
Wild Atlantic salmon in Norwegian rivers experienced abrupt reduction in body size in 2005
A team of researchers affiliated with several institutions in Norway has found that wild Atlantic salmon in many Norwegian rivers experienced an abrupt reduction in body size in 2005 after their first year at sea. In their paper published in the jour.....»»
Study: Gas stoves worse for climate than previously thought
Gas stoves are contributing more to global warming than previously thought because of constant tiny methane leaks while they're off, a new study found......»»
Keanu Reeves on Facebook"s metaverse: "Can we just not"
Keanu Reeves knows an agent of oppression when he sees one. The star of The Matrix trilogy and upcoming sequel, Resurrections, made that clear in a recent interview with The Verge, which touched on technology topics du jour like NFTs and the metavers.....»»
Alan acquires Jour and launches mental health service Alan Mind
French startup Alan is better known for its health insurance products — they now insure 200,000 people. But it has been slowly building a superapp for your health and expanding with new services. Today, the company announced its first acquisition e.....»»