Researchers found only minor microbial differences between organic and conventional soils, suggesting that individual farming ...

The amount of concrete that goes into an average American home's basement wall could hold enough energy to meet the daily ...

New research finds bacteria in more than 75% of global ocean samples equipped with enzymes that can break down PET—the plastic used in bottles.

The global move toward sustainable eating could save $100 billion annually in farm costs—but at a steep human cost in rural ...

A nanoengineered roof coating reflects 97% of sunlight, condenses dew, and could help fight heat and drought in ...

An AI analysis shows that climate deniers increasingly use charts, data visuals, and academic design to appear trustworthy.

Green roofs can capture nearly all the microplastic particles that contaminate rainwater in modern cities, according to a new study. The findings add to the list of benefits of green roofs, which have ...

Let the best of Anthropocene come to you. Ultra-bright white paints are the go-to when it comes to cooling buildings. Those paints work by reflecting as much of the sun as they can. An international ...

If you like home runs, you’ll love climate change. As the temperature rises, air resistance goes down. Researchers at Dartmouth College have calculated that human-caused warming led to 58 extra home ...

In a new spin on green electronics, researchers have made a biodegradable electronic circuit board from tree leaves. Such leaf-based electronics, or “leaftronics” as the team from Dresden University ...

In the middle of the 19 th century, millions of wild passenger pigeons were slaughtered each year in the United States to feed the appetites of city-dwellers. Once numbering in the billions with ...