Maps of the risk of griffon vultures’ exposure to lead in north-eastern Spain have been produced in a new study. High-risk places are mountainous areas where there are high levels of bioavailable sources of lead in the soil, but also where game hunting is prevalent, and carcasses scavenged by the birds may contain lead ammunition.

Personal Care Products (PCPs) are of increasing global concern, as thousands of tonnes enter the environment every year. Similar to persistent organic pollutants (POPs), some substances used in PCPs are toxic, persist in the environment and accumulate in the bodies of organisms that take them in. This study focused on the presence of ultraviolet filters (UV-Fs) (used in PCPs such as sunscreens and cosmetics) in the unhatched eggs of wild birds.

The BIOAMBIENT.ES project is the first human biomonitoring programme to estimate levels of environmental pollutants at national level in Spain. This study reports its findings on polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs), chemicals that are ubiquitous in the environment. The results will help to establish reference values, identify highly exposed populations and evaluate effectiveness of policies.

The chemical 1,4-dioxane, a solvent suspected of causing cancer, is very difficult to clean up once it enters the environment. However, hope is offered by recent scientific developments that use plants, bacteria and fungi to decontaminate water resources. Scientists provided a round-up of these 1,4-dioxane bioremediation techniques in a recent analysis.

An 81-year-old painting enthusiast has won a competition with a painting that epitomises the disastrous effects climate change could have on London.

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A study of families in Singapore with terminally ill children found that parents tend to defer discussing their psychological pain with their spouses to protect them from emotional distress. The study, conducted by psychologists at NTU through interviews, revealed the parents’ preference to support each other in pragmatic and solution-oriented ways such as discussing treatment options, arranging care plans and sharing caregiving responsibilities....

From Rebecca Martinson's rabid sorority letter to Tom Cruise's manic couch-pouncing, some mortifying moments take on a life of their own.

From acetaminophen to anti-inflammatories, not all nonprescription pain drugs are created equal; here’s how to choose from the confusing array.

Stung by high gas prices, 68% of drivers say they'll consider an electric car within three years.

Mike Lewis helps to heal people with brain injuries via some mindful belly-laughs.

Yoga made a difference in physical health, flexibility and even pain levels.

Volcano erupts on Indonesian island of Sulawesi, which had already been hit by a 7.5 earthquake and a tsunami.

Madrid-based sustainable architecture firm Ábaton unveils a low-cost prefab housing concept that's as simple as it gets (and interestingly, hypoallergenic).

Watch a tiny prefab home be 'dropped' into a vacant lot outside of Madrid with not much more than an electric screwdriver and a crane.

While the debate is ongoing, there are humane alternatives to killing a lobster besides boiling.

Painstakingly handcrafted biopic on the legendary Dutch painter is seeking artists interested in contributing.

From gift boxes to fun furniture, there are all sorts of inventive ways you can use handy chalkboard paint.

Tuesday, Jan. 28 marked the 28th anniversary of the destruction of the space shuttle Challenger and loss of the crew.

What's your interpretation of this bizarre painting found on the news sharing site Reddit?

When a painting sells for a jaw-dropping price, it makes headlines. Do you know how much these works of art went for?

A well-known Chinese solar power company has filed for bankruptcy, but this may actually be a sign of health for the industry.

Several studies reveal how each gender responds — and it has a lot to do with what's causing the pain and if it has happened before.

After years of debilitating pain, I thought the situation was hopeless, but it wasn't.

Adding paint color inside your home can provide vibrancy, enhance your mood and create a sense of personality in an otherwise drab room.

Natura, Benjamin Moore's eco paint line, hits Pottery Barn Kids with a fabulous collection of colors that won't induce headaches and other VOC-related maladies.

Popular magazine and testing facility finds that nontoxic paints have improved in recent years, performing just as well as conventional paints.

Concern about the safety of many wall coverings has led to a revival in milk-based paints.

The fang blenny's 'heroin-like' venom could inspire new painkillers for humans. (In return, maybe we could not destroy its habitat?)

Meet my friendly neighborhood green painter: Nick Cope of Green Painting, a Red Hook, Brooklyn-based 'eco-responsible' housepainting firm.

Soothe baby's sore gums without toxic tablets, gels and plastic teethers.

Painted lady butterflies are migrating north for the summer, and they're overtaking southern California, to the delight of many.

Max creates bold, iconic posters for events like Earth Day and groups like Greenpeace.

The epic landscapes of Torres del Paine will make you want to hop on the next plane to this Patagonian National Park.

World Bank backs desperate attempt to restore a glacier in Peru using nothing more than whitewash.

Antarctica's fading glaciers may offer surprising ecological perks, a new study finds, but the net result is still bad.

This South American region has plenty of natural thrills to offer for the intrepid traveler.

Scientists have found the genetic mechanism behind chronic pain in bugs.

Splinters can be annoying and even painful, but they can be easy to remove.

The Chauvet paintings in France are a study in humanity's connection to animals, the earth, and each other over time.

All you need to avoid lower back pain is a steady exercise program and a bit of education.

The FDA recommends reducing the number of refills for popular narcotic painkillers, and requiring that doctors write a prescription.

Carey Gillam’s book "Whitewash" finds that glyphosate, the chemical in Monsanto’s Roundup, is everywhere – and evidence that it causes harm has been suppressed.

Newman’s Own gives all of its profits to charity, like the one that helps Kadin Hoven and his family escape the difficulties of chronic illness.

Pine needles can be broken down and transformed into paint.

Spanish visionary Pilar Mateo is snuffing out bug-borne diseases and the poverty behind them.

Beautiful cherry blossoms begin to frame the historic buildings in Washington, D.C., signaling spring has sprung.

A newly discovered hybrid of aurochs and ice age bison has been affectionately called the 'Higgs bison' due to its elusive nature.

Thousands of people have been walking over the fossil for decades without knowing it.

Hundreds of street artists from 30 countries descend on Bristol, England, to showcase their talents at Upfest 2017, an annual urban paint festival.