The global shift to electric vehicles necessitates the expansion of Direct Current Fast Charging (DCFC) stations, yet the related environmental and public health impacts remain unclear. Here, we report that the power cabinet at DCFC stations emit fine particulate matter (PM2.5). We collected integrated filter samples from 50 DCFC stations across 47 cities in Los Angeles County, California. The daily

IntroductionGreen spaces and blue spaces associate positively with mental health outcomes. However, research on their effects within the perinatal population is limited. The unique needs and circumstances of this group and their increased risk for poor mental health underscore the importance of understanding their relationship with their immediate physical environments. The current study investigates

Urban drainage systems (UDSs) are vital for managing stormwater and wastewater but face growing challenges due to urbanization, climate change and aging infrastructure. Real-time control (RTC) enhances UDSs’ performance and circumvents the need for system upgrades through adaptive management and repurposing existing systems. Meanwhile, deep reinforcement learning (DRL) has emerged as a promising tool

Group behind Retraction Watch aims to pinpoint the most influential flawed health data.

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Kári Stefánsson, who last month left the Icelandic genetics company deCODE, spoke to Nature about his legacy.

Exploitation of the high seas risks doing irreversible damage to biodiversity, climate stability and ocean equity. A consensus must be built now to save them.

Repeated damage from extreme heat over time seems to be a leading factor causing kidneys to fail.

Scientists are eyeing their legal options in anticipation of new immigration actions.

Cuts to US ‘foreign subawards’ will abruptly end hundreds of clinical trials abroad. Plus, an mpox outbreak is overwhelming Sierra Leone’s health system and a rock with a painted dot that just might represent a nose.