Project Lunark to test a prototype moon habitat powered by solar
“What does it take to live on the moon?” That was the question put forward by Sebastian Aristotelis and Karl-Johan...
Megadrought grips Western states, new study says
As if we weren’t in enough of a pickle, a new study claims that the western U.S. is in the midst of a megadrought...
Help NASA save endangered coral with a new gaming app
NASA is calling citizen scientists of all ages to help map endangered coral — while sheltering in place. Instead...
Vincent Callebaut unveils bioclimatic LEED-Gold timber tower
Known for their love of infusing modern structures with an abundance of greenery, the prolific Paris-based practice Vincent...
The Garden House features greenery and bee-friendly landscapes
The Garden House by Christos Pavlou Architecture is a physical representation of the potential for urban gardens...
Fires in Australia create dangerous weather conditions
Authorities warn that the unprecedented ferocity of Australia’s wildfires can produce extreme weather systems...
Recycled botanical garden in Seattle brings visitors decades of joy
When Wendy Morgan accepted a friend’s invitation to go see Elda Behm’s garden in the 1990s, she had no idea...
Robotic fish offer a solution to controlling invasive species
Invasive species have become a growing environmental challenge, causing serious harm to ecosystems. An interdisciplinary...
Vertical forest buildings designed by Stefano Boeri set to center new Cairo Administrative district
In a world of high population growth, it’s increasingly difficult to find adequate housing as green space is...
Extreme heat wallops US
If you live in the central or eastern U.S., it's time to fill your ice trays and seek shade as a major heat wave...
Eiffel Tower site to become a pedestrian-friendly garden
Paris’ famed Eiffel Tower will get a major garden renovation that is scheduled to be completed in time for the...
Korvaa is the world’s first headphones “grown” from bio-based materials
Move over plastic and aluminum — the headphones of the future may be built from fungus and biosynthetic spider...
NASA Mars Habitat Challenge winner is a 3D-printed pod made of biodegradable materials
Multi-planetary architectural firm AI Space Factory has been awarded first place in the NASA Centennial Challenge...
NYC’s new “eco-park” and urban beach is designed to help clean the waterfront
New York City has just welcomed yet another gem to its growing number of waterfront parks — Pier 35, the long-awaited...
National Weather Service claims 2019 flooding could cause record-breaking damage
The historic flooding that has been devastating the Midwest may be just the beginning of an ongoing trend. Last...
Can Florida save its prized Everglades from climate change destruction?
Half of all Floridians will live underwater by the end of the century, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric...
Brazilian Biodiversity Information System is bringing Brazil's biological diversity to the internet
As one of the most biologically diverse countries on Earth, Brazil is taking steps to consolidate all of the nation’s...
A “green veil” of plants protects this home from Ho Chi Minh City's heat
In the heart of Ho Chi Minh City’s concrete jungle, a compact family home has been infused with greenery thanks...
Magical rainbow swamp goes viral
Earlier this week, Brent Rossen posted a photo on Reddit that his girlfriend took of a rainbow swamp, and within...
Japanese cherry blossoms spring into unusual fall blooms
The springtime cherry blossom festival in Japan is an annual celebration that draws in spectators from all around...
Hurricane Florence could cause dangerous floods of toxic sludge and animal waste
Torrential rains are not the only thing Hurricane Florence will bring once it hits landfall. The massive storm...
Climate change is expected to bring more intense storms like Hurricane Florence
Hurricane Florence is on a collision course with the southeastern United States. The immense and powerful storm...
Previously stable zones of Antarctica are now falling victim to climate change
Unlike its counterpart, West Antarctica, which has long been decimated by melting ice caps, East Antarctica used...
A new study reveals that urban green spaces may be an antidote to depression
A recent study shows that symptoms of depression can be reduced for people who have access to green spaces. Researchers...
Coral forests thrive near Sicily’s underwater volcanoes
Nearly one kilometer below the water surface near Sicily, a rare ecosystem of corals, sponges and wildlife is thriving....
Giant manta ray nursery discovered in Gulf of Mexico
Researchers have identified the first recognized giant manta ray nursery in the Flower Garden Banks National Marine...
Animals are becoming nocturnal to avoid humans
Researchers have learned that dozens of species of animals have reacted to increased contact with human beings...
New study suggests that plastic waste may be transformed into usable energy
A new study from the Earth Engineering Center (EEC|CCNY) at the Grove School of Engineering of the City College...
Carbon Engineering cuts cost of carbon capture to less than $100 per ton
Carbon Engineering, a British Columbia-based company that has the financial backing of Bill Gates, has released...
High tide coastal flooding in US has doubled in the past 30 years
A new report from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) finds that the frequency of coastal...