Feb 01, 2019 05:09PM
A fungus known as white-nose syndrome is decimating U.S. bat species, but scientists hope that genetic strategies and cave treatments will turn the situation around.
The wild horse herds on North Carolina’s Outer Banks survived Hurricane Florence by huddling on high ground, hiding in maritime forests, and possibly by swimming.
Scientists are making progress toward using brain implants to help speech-paralyzed patients "voice" their thoughts.
The number of invertebrates and insects such as moths, butterflies and bees has dropped worldwide by 45 percent in the last 35 years, raising alarm about the global ecosystem.
Jan 31, 2019 11:27AM
By switching to electronic bills, substituting cloth for paper napkins, and supporting tree-planting non-profits, we can help preserve the planet’s forests.
Dec 27, 2018 01:45PM
The floating garbage patch is twice the size of Texas, but the fact that it’s only 8 percent micro-plastic makes a clean-up possible.
Natural evolution seems to be saving frog species in Panama that are growing in numbers after being nearly wiped out by a deadly fungal disease more than a decade ago.
The most primitive dogs on the planet, once assumed to be extinct, have been discovered in a remote highland region of New Guinea.
A 3-D printed house built in 24 hours in Austin, Texas for $10,000 is a prototype that may be used to provide homes for an entire community in El Salvador.
Three border collies race around the charred remains of Chilean forests with special satchels on their backs that spread grass and flower seedlings.
Cork, which regenerates its bark after harvesting, is an eco-friendly fire retardant and acoustic insulator that also controls odor and humidity.
Each minute, one million plastic bottles are sold around the world, and most end up in the trash rather than being recycled.
Dec 27, 2018 12:42PM
About 150 Exmoor ponies roam free on British moors, descendants of the original prehistoric horse that arrived from Alaska 130,000 years ago.
Dec 27, 2018 12:41PM
A tavern in Quincy, Massachusetts is offering a plant-based menu for those who wish to munch on vegan foods while they sip on beer.
Solar-powered trash cans with built-in Wi-Fi sensors are being installed in Baltimore to facilitate as-needed emptying of the cans.
The indoor air of winter can get stuffy and even unhealthy, but sound strategies will lower airborne toxins, control irritants, and reduce foot-borne pollution.
A new documentary, Secret Ingredients, makes a compelling case for why organic foods may be the key to unlocking better health and reversing chronic illnesses.
Nov 30, 2018 03:18PM
Even as species die out from the impact of human activity, scientists are discovering new ones, including in 2018 a great ape, beetle and marsupial lion.
Europe’s EasyJet airline is working to get electric-powered planes into the sky with room for up to 220 passengers and a range of 335 miles.
Because tree growers cut back their planting during the lean years of the recession a decade ago, consumers will be finding fewer Christmas trees to purchase through the next 10 years.
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