US health regulators approved fruit-flavored e-cigarettes for adult smokers raising questions about expedited drug and nicotine product reviews.
Year: 2026
Japan Running Out of Space to Store Spent Nuclear Fuel Amid No Long-Term Waste Disposal Plan
NPR reported Japan’s nuclear program faces a critical shortage of storage space for spent fuel with no viable long-term waste plan in place.
Deadly Tapeworm Spreading Across America Reaches Pacific Northwest for First Time
Scientists detected a potentially dangerous tapeworm linked to severe cancer-like disease in wild animals in the Pacific Northwest of the US.
Ebola Makes Deadly Comeback in Democratic Republic of Congo
Stratfor reported a resurgence of Ebola in the DRC raising public health alarm and prompting international response efforts.
AI Data Centers Consuming Massive Water Carbon and Land Resources Raising Environmental Alarm
A UN scientist told Democracy Now that the AI boom constitutes a new form of imperialism due to the enormous environmental footprint of data centers.
Scientists Find Way to Turn Plant Material Into Nylon in Green Chemistry Breakthrough
Researchers discovered a method to convert plant-based biomass into nylon providing an eco-friendly alternative to petroleum-based production.
Submarine Dives Reveal Complex Deep-Sea Ecosystems Living on Whale Remains
New research from submarine expeditions uncovered complex and previously unknown ecosystems thriving on the remains of deceased whales.
Nature-Inspired Membrane with One-Nanometer Pores Filters Molecules with Unprecedented Precision
Scientists created a new membrane technology that could transform drug manufacturing and textile production by reducing energy use in filtration.
90 to 120 Minutes of Strength Training Weekly Linked to Longest Life Benefits in 30-Year Study
A study tracking 147000 people for 30 years found 90 to 120 minutes of weekly resistance training was the sweet spot for longevity gains.
Fasting-Style Low-Calorie Diet Reduces Gum Disease Inflammation in Small Clinical Study
A clinical trial found dietary fasting significantly lowered inflammation markers linked to gum disease suggesting diet may matter as much as brushing.