Elon Musk’s Starlink satellites are falling back to Earth: Is ozone layer at risk?

Elon Musk’s Starlink satellites are falling back to Earth: Is ozone layer at risk?

In January, about 120 SpaceX Starlink satellites burnt up in Earth’s atmosphere. Reports say there were three to four re-entries each day which led to the creation of artificial meteor showers, and were visible to many around the world. While these spectacular showers are seemingly harmless or even eye-pleasing, scientists have raised alarms about their…

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Kale, watermelon and even some organic foods pose high pesticide risk, analysis finds

Kale, watermelon and even some organic foods pose high pesticide risk, analysis finds

Watermelon, green beans and bell peppers are among the many common fruits and vegetables found in US supermarkets that contain potentially unsafe levels of pesticides, according to an analysis published today by Consumer Reports. The new report – which analyzed seven years of US Department of Agriculture data on commonly eaten fruits and vegetables –…

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