The Poetry of Science

Hotter, drier summers mean less fresh grass for cows – and that means blander, paler cheese. The post Cheese Weather appeared first on The Poetry of Science .

Ending water fluoridation in the US would lead to 25 million more decayed teeth in children over 5 years – mostly affecting those without private insurance. The post Line Decay appeared first on The Poetry of Science .

Beers brewed across the US contain PFAS, with some exceeding EPA limits. The post Brewer’s Trace appeared first on The Poetry of Science .

Democracies may appear greener by offshoring pollution, shifting environmental harm to less democratic countries. The post Proxy Measures appeared first on The Poetry of Science .

The wealthiest 10% of people are responsible for two-thirds of the global warming we see today, while the top 1% account for one-fifth. The post Inheritance Pattern appeared first on The Poetry of Science .

Wildfire smoke exposure is linked to increased mental health emergencies, especially among children, women, and people from Black and Hispanic backgrounds. The post Ash Weight appeared first on The Poetry of Science .

Crows instinctively recognise geometric patterns, suggesting shared evolutionary intuition. The post Crowsight appeared first on The Poetry of Science .

Bitcoin mining in the US causes widespread air pollution, affecting millions due to fossil fuel use. The post The Cost of Crypto appeared first on The Poetry of Science .

The climate crisis is not just altering weather – it is rewiring Earth’s hydrological systems. The post Drying the Spine appeared first on The Poetry of Science .

Jellyfish blooms fuel bacterial growth, increasing antimicrobial resistance gene spread – a risk to ocean and human health. The post Where Resistance Grows appeared first on The Poetry of Science .

Violence alters DNA across generations, with trauma-linked genetic changes in Syrian refugees showing inherited effects and prenatal exposure accelerating ageing. The post Held in the Blood appeared first on The Poetry of Science .

Golf courses occupy more land than renewable energy – repurposing them could boost solar and wind capacity. The post Greening the Fairway appeared first on The Poetry of Science .

Wildfire retardants have been found to contain toxic metals, impacting soil and water. The post Burned to Earth appeared first on The Poetry of Science .

Rats are thriving in warming, expanding cities, with rising populations linked to climate change, posing risks to health and infrastructure. The post Ruin’s Vermin appeared first on The Poetry of Science .

PFAS are persistent chemical pollutants, but bacteria can help degrade them over time. The post Leavings appeared first on The Poetry of Science .

Ocean temperatures in 2024 reached record highs, signalling escalating global warming, with severe consequences for weather, ecosystems, and vulnerable communities. The post Burning Seas appeared first on The Poetry of Science .

Microplastics are endangering the Southern Ocean's ecosystem. The post Tangled Currents appeared first on The Poetry of Science .

Mars exploration has created an archaeological record, with researchers advocating to preserve humanity's cultural and technological legacy. The post The Bones of Mars appeared first on The Poetry of Science .

India's air pollution causes millions of deaths, highlighting the need for stricter regulations and interventions. The post Shrouds of Ash appeared first on The Poetry of Science .