The must-reads of popular science from May

 

To avoid breathing in potential carcinogens in the car, just open the window: Drivers and their passengers are breathing in harmful and potentially toxic chemicals every time they travel, warns new research in the May 7, 2024 issue of Environmental Science & Technology。。。

Heavy snow and rain above vs. a big earthquake below?: In a study published in Science Advances on May 8, 2024, MIT pointed out that heavy snow and rain may be a factor in triggering the earthquake swarm , suggesting that what happens on and above the Earth's surface may play a role in events below the surface。。。

Connected to the Internet, as happy as walking in nature?: Many studies in the past have explored how people living in the Internet age, while enjoying the convenience of the digital age, may face many different types of potential negative psychological effects. Being connected to the Internet, whether it is social connections with people or the transfer of information and knowledge, we spend a lot of time online every day for various activities. Does it make our lives happier or more anxious?