Nüwa, the design for a self-sustaining city on Mars
As part of scientific work for a competition organized by the Mars Society, an American non-profit dedicated to...
Rocket Crafters creates safer, greener hybrid rocket engine technology
Rocket Crafters, an aerospace company based in Florida, is patenting its hybrid rocket engine technology. The engine,...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Images from NASA reveal the enduring damage in Puerto Rico after Hurricane Maria
NASA has released more than 65,000 high-resolution aerial images of Puerto Rico after Hurricane Maria, which document...
NASA study shows water shortages could worsen without action
In a recent "first-of-its-kind" study led by NASA, scientists found major changes to freshwater availability...
NASA plans to send a helicopter to Mars
A small, autonomous helicopter could soon soar above the rusty rocks of Mars. The Mars Helicopter is hitching a...
Architects propose a giant circular park in the sky for Asti, Italy
This giant green-roofed ring designed for Asti, Italy pairs a car park with a beautiful public space. The project,...
The Trump Administration just ended the program that monitors carbon emissions
While the news media focuses its attention on the withdrawal from the Iran nuclear deal and the scandals related...
Scientists just detected helium in an exoplanet's atmosphere for the first time
For the first time, researchers have identified the presence of helium within the atmosphere of a planet beyond...
The Earth-like planets orbiting this star could hold 250 times more water than Earth
Recent research suggests that some of the Earth-size planets orbiting the star TRAPPIST-1 could carry more water...
Even NASA isn't quite sure how to explain these holes in the Arctic Sea's ice
Can you identify the holes in the sea ice pictured above? If so, let NASA know. They recently posted the image,...
How forest bathing can profoundly improve your health and well-being
Dive into the practice of forest bathing. Doing so does not clean your body, per se, but rather refreshes the spirit...
NASA has a plan to put robot bees on Mars
NASA has announced the funding of a new research effort that will explore the possibility of using robot bees to...
Astronomers are baffled by a newly-discovered galaxy that lacks dark matter
For the first time ever, scientists have identified a galaxy, NGC1052-DF2, that seems to lack the presence of...
Beloved physicist Stephen Hawking passes away at 76
Stephen Hawking, the brilliant and iconic British scientist who inspired countless millions with his intellect...
Scientist warns Elon Musk's Starman could be a bio-threat to Mars
Starman, the "driver" of Elon Musk's Tesla Roadster as it cruises through the cosmos, may be carrying the largest...
Green walls are great, but they need to work efficiently
You may have heard about green walls or even seen a few. Also called living walls, live walls, eco-walls and vertical...
INTERVIEW: Model Summer Rayne Oakes turned her Brooklyn apartment into a greenhouse filled with 200+ plants
When she's not busy enacting change in the garment industry or making the latest sustainable fashions look amazing,...
Scientists build an alien ocean to test NASA submarine
Researchers at Washington State University have constructed a replica of Titan's oceans to test a NASA submarine...