Pollution : Science World Report

Jul 24, 2015 12:46 PM EDT

Fish May be Getting High on Cocaine: River Pollution from Treatment Plants

Are fish getting high on cocaine? Scientists have discovered morphine, cocaine and oxycodone in the surface waters in Canadian rivers.

Jul 24, 2015 12:36 PM EDT

New Coral Material Mimics Reefs by Removing Toxic Heavy Metals

A new material that mimics coral could help remove toxic heavy materials from the ocean. The new material could be huge when it comes to conservation efforts and cleaning up the environment.

Jun 30, 2015 10:33 AM EDT

Mercury Pollution Increased Drastically Over the 20th Century

Mercury pollution has increased drastically over the 20th century. Scientists have studied a 600-year-old ice core and have found that global mercury levels have increased in the atmosphere quickly in the modern era.

Jun 19, 2015 08:21 AM EDT

NOAA Predicts 'Dead Zone' in the Gulf of Mexico Will be the Size of Connecticut

Scientists have officially predicted this year's Gulf of Mexico "dead zone." According to new research, this hypoxic zone will be approximately 5,438 square miles, or about the size of Connecticut.

Jun 18, 2015 08:11 AM EDT

Evidence of Ancient Human Pollution Revealed in 400,000-Year-Old Teeth

Scientists may have gotten one of their earliest looks at human pollution with the help of some 400,000-year-old teeth.

Jun 08, 2015 07:26 PM EDT

Aluminum Pollution May Cause Bumblebee Alzheimer's and Population Decline

Aluminum contamination may be impacting bee cognition. Researchers have found that aluminum contamination may be contributing to the decline in bumblebee populations.

Jun 08, 2015 08:43 AM EDT

Mobile Phone Contracts May be Risking the Environment with Metal Pollution

When it comes to mobile phones, the environment may be in trouble.

Apr 10, 2015 12:12 PM EDT

Air Pollution Linked to Increase in Inflammation in Patients Who Take Insulin

For those on insulin, traffic pollution may be a huge problem.

Mar 26, 2015 08:56 AM EDT

Fish Living at Depths of 2000 Feet are Impacted by Human-Caused Ocean Pollution

Scientists have discovered that deep water marine fish living on the continental slopes at depths of 2,000 feet are more are suffering health problems due to human-caused pollution.

Feb 19, 2015 11:31 AM EST

Marine Trash is Impacting Endangered Species Globally

Trash enters our world's oceans in unprecedented amounts each year. Now, though, researchers have taken a closer look at the impact of manmade debris on marine species.

Feb 13, 2015 07:59 AM EST

Shocking 8 Million Metric Tons of Plastic is Dumped into the Ocean Each Year

Each year, tons of plastic is dumped into the ocean. Plastic grocery bags, beverage bottles, food wrappers, toys and other bits of plastic slowly drift out to sea from estuaries, seashores and landfills. Now, scientists have taken a closer look at the plastic being dumped in the world's oceans.

Dec 13, 2014 04:52 PM EST