Earth Overshoot Day 2021 has arrived. What does it mean for the planet?
While the pandemic had humanity burning up the world’s resources more slowly than usual, the trend...
Extreme weather: Is the climate changing faster than expected?
We’ve been hearing about climate change for decades. But extreme weather events like the devastating...
RHS Hilltop opens its wings to the study of horticulture
The widely respected Royal Horticultural Society is getting a promotion, coming out from the shadows and into the...
Worse poison ivy is yet another effect of climate change
Not only do hikers have to contend with wildfires and out-of-control ticks this year, but now even poison...
Complaint alleges continued 'war on science' at the EPA
Several scientists working with the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) have raised concerns over disregard for...
Scientists use bacteria to turn plastic waste into vanilla flavoring
Scientists have converted plastic bottles into vanilla flavoring using genetically engineered bacteria. According...
Pandora announces switch to lab-grown diamonds
Jewelry giant Pandora announced it will move away from mined diamonds and instead use sustainably made, lab-grown...
World's smallest reptile discovered in Madagascar
Lizard lovers will swoon over a newly discovered species of tiny chameleon. Brookesia nana dwells in the Madagascar...
Researchers discover new population of endangered blue whale
Researchers have discovered a new population of blue whale, according to a paper recently published in Endangered...
7 easy science experiments for kids at home
Many kids will be spending more time learning from home as the school year ramps up during the COVID-19 pandemic....
Tracking climate data in real time
Climate TRACE, an alliance of climate research groups, is developing a new tracker using artificial intelligence...
This year's ozone hole could be the smallest it has been in 30 years
For decades, scientists have closely observed the ozone layer, which protects Earth from the sun's harmful ultraviolet...
Could the Florida Aquarium save 'America’s Great Barrier Reef?'
Researchers at Tampa’s Florida Aquarium announced that they have managed to make a group of coral reproduce two...
Study shows reusable menstrual cups are safe and just as effective as tampons, pads
Reusable menstrual cups have been around for decades, but they are just starting to pick up in popularity. Most...
EPA backs the use of toxic herbicide chemical glyphosate
The toxic chemical glyphosate, a common herbicide, has been found to be a threat to public health and a recognized...
