Scientists have concocted new methods to remove pollution from the Earth’s atmosphere, preserve Arctic sea ice, and cull invasive species — but some of these solutions can overshadow the root problems.

Microplastics haven’t been linked to a risk of blindness, but they have been associated with countless other health conditions and chronic illnesses, with scientists learning more each year.

As strange as it sounds conceptually, it could go a long way toward finding effective treatments for brain ailments. A living brain allows researchers to work with material that can’t be recreated in a lab.

Reducing the mosquito population would also reduce the risk of people getting sick or dying from mosquito-borne illnesses. However, anytime humans intervene in nature’s natural processes, there can be unforeseen consequences.

New research is highlighting just how harmful gas cars are when it comes to air quality and negative health outcomes, although these vehicles are just one of many causes of air pollution in our communities.

Wildfires mostly used to be contained to a few areas of the country, but recently it seems as though almost everyone is impacted in some way.