The quality of indoor air varies widely across Europe, according to a recent study. Poor indoor air quality is mainly due to household products, outdoor pollution and smoking yielding high levels of organic pollutants harmful to human health. The study indicates higher levels of indoor air pollution in southern Europe than in northern Europe, and with an associated risk of cancer higher than the acceptable unit risk. However the present data must be improved in order to get more precise risk estimates

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Researchers from NTU Singapore have developed a semi-autonomous robot that can disinfect large surfaces quickly. Named eXtreme Disinfection roBOT (XDBOT), it can be wirelessly controlled via a laptop or tablet, removing the need for cleaners to be in contact with surfaces, thereby reducing the risk of picking up the virus from potentially contaminated areas....

Researchers discover several new species of sharks that can walk along shallow reefs on their fins.

Parents may be teaching babies to use food as a comfort, which leads to obesity later in life, studies show. But as a parent, I'm not buying it.

Video: Observing a split in the butterfly family tree.

A new forecast from Pike Research says California and New York will be the most popular states for PEV sales.

Multi-university project asks how organic farmers can control these pests and protect their crops.

Scientists have improved on a method that uses an acidic solution to remove radioactive material from soil.

The Mapdwell project at MIT combines Google Maps, solar power data and some smart algorithms to calculate the costs and benefits of installing solar panels.

A recent study led by European researchers found Fukushima is not alone, as 22 other plants around the world may be similarly susceptible to destructive tsunami

Pools of water on Earth's moon might have teemed with simple organisms.

Why aren't women counted in most exercise studies? Their periods tend to mess up the data.

Are the days of 'Star Wars'-type droids upon us? Israeli researchers host a tournament to see who can create a robot with the most human handshake.

The research reveals genetic clues about the insects' behavior, making it possible to target specific attributes.

Like magic, sound waves have the ability to manipulate objects suspended in midair.

Adding to data from current technologies, GPS radio signals could help to show a more comprehensive view of hurricanes' behaviors.

Microsoft co-founder's donation will fund research into Alzheimer's and other conditions.

Wanted: Test scores from 1 million people as web-based research project aims to learn more about the region of DNA that determines how the brain works.

Plus: Notes from around Hollywood.

Marilu Henner and others stage reading 'Surviving Grace,' a play about Alzheimer's.

Humans have always been searching for a cure for aging, but researchers claim to have developed a mathematical proof that shows it's impossible to avoid.

More than 1,000 workers will study the environmental effects of energy production.

Diapers made from jellyfish biodegrade in less than 30 days and soak up twice the mess.

The recently completed catalog will help researchers understand the effects of climate change and address water issues of local communities.

Experts of Paleolithic art in France say some cave drawings have a reoccurring theme.

The casualty list from the government shutdown earlier this month continues to grow for U.S. Antarctic science.

Is the food you're eating healthy? The answer should be simple, but it's not.

Artificial photosynthesis could produce the perfect clean fuel to run everything.

Older people are also spending far less time socializing or reading. That's not a healthy combination.

The U.S. Department of Energy's Advanced Research Projects Agency-Energy (ARPA-E) has awarded $151 million to 37 forward-thinking energy research projects.

Two groups have received $80 million in funding from the ARRA for advanced biofuels research.

In the latest installment of the Faces of the Recovery Act video series, the U.S. Department of Energy showcases 1366 Technologies.

DOE Recovery Act awards continue with the recent announcement of $92 million in funding for energy research programs.

MIT engineers say this cheap, low-energy process can remove CO2 from the air.

The global effort aims to help protect native tree species and reduce the billions in potential damages.

The ability of royal jelly to help heal wounds is yet another great reason to love (and save) the bees.

While research on the lab-altered H5N1 virus that can be transmitted between mammals in laboratories is put on hold, scientists are debating how to balance bios

The new process may provide a revolutionary, all-purpose flu vaccine.

Experiments to determine how the H5N1 bird flu virus might gain the ability to spread easily among humans are no longer off limits.

The government released a framework to determine to fund research that could create a version of the bird flu virus that could infect by airborne droplets.

By monitoring the number of times people look for flu information on Wikipedia, researchers may be better able to estimate the severity of a flu season.

A big year for Antarctic sea ice is causing headaches for ship captains.

Chimp Haven sanctuary has new open-air corral for climbing, playing and exploring.

Hoping to better protect loggerheads, scientists get creative in finding a way to track the years that baby turtles spend in the ocean.

Crazy for Coconuts: Ford and The Scotts Miracle-Gro Company Research Using Coconut Fibers in Vehicles

Enormous holes in sea ice called polynyas are explained with help of robot floats, satellites and tech-equipped seals.

Species is so rare that it hasn't been seen since an account in 1873.