Latest Environment Stories
America used to have its own lions. Where did they go?
Scientists have a vision for sustainable, biodegradable glass
Deadly Cyclone Freddy could be the longest tropical cyclone on record
This new species of pink orchid looks like delicate glasswork
This startup wants to use heat from data centers to warm swimming pools
An extinct 10-foot-long eagle could pick up kangaroos with its terrifying talons
Biden approved an oil drilling project in Alaska—and it could be a ‘climate disaster’
Poisonous animals probably took their sweet time developing unappetizing bright colors
America has a favorite new dog breed, and it’s slightly problematic
This bumblebee-inspired bot can bounce back after injuring a wing
How can we control mosquitos? Deactivate their sperm.
The US might finally regulate toxic ‘forever chemicals’ in drinking water
Paleo and keto diets aren’t great for you or the planet, study says
Horny male fruit flies plunge into chaos when exposed to air pollution
Joint Task Force Rattlesnake is rescuing snowbound Californians
Gorillas like to scramble their brains by spinning around really fast
Sorting and recycling plastic is notoriously hard—but this AI could help
Your poop is useful. Meet the father-son team creating ‘humanure.’
Moonlight will help inspire a Danish church’s wildlife-friendly design
Emergency officials sound the alarm on electric vehicles dropping AM radio
A stinky, 5,000-mile-long wad of seaweed is about to gunk up Florida’s beaches
This common bacteria is teaching scientists how to turn air into energy
Flies evolved before dinosaurs—and survived an apocalyptic world after the Permian extinction
Black widows battle their even deadlier cousins in a brutal spider war
How growing antlers on mice could lead to new treatments for humans
Sewage plants emit more methane than we thought, and that’s a problem
How killing vampire bats to slow rabies can go wrong
Toilet paper may be a major source of ‘forever chemicals’ in wastewater
How the Formula races plan to power their cars with more sustainable fuel
Powerful atmospheric river pummels California with even more rain and flooding
The US government wants to round up the West’s feral cattle
Older bees teach younger bees the ‘waggle dance’
Butterfly-inspired ‘plasmonic paint’ could be brilliant for energy-efficient buildings
This fossilized ‘ancient animal’ might be a bunch of old seaweed
Ecologists have declared war on this popular decorative tree
Scientists test different gear for protecting clams from ‘crunching’ rays
This floating wind turbine just generated its first kilowatt hour of power
Forget black coffee—a hormone shot helped tipsy rodents sober up
What kind of worm is in your mezcal?
A tiny fish is more genetically diverse than we thought. Here’s why that matters.
The corn leaf angle measuring robot is more useful than you think
This plane powered by hydrogen has made an electrifying first flight
Travel more sustainably with a DIY zero-waste toiletry kit
Get a high-tech tour of the long-lost Ironton shipwreck discovered in the Great Lakes
Almost everyone in the world breathes unhealthy air
How to use the power of mushrooms to improve your life
The best air purifiers of 2023
Scientists think this tiny greenhouse could be a game changer for agrivoltaics
Like the first flying humans, honeybees use linear landmarks to navigate
The ‘High-Seas Treaty’ to protect marine life in the open ocean finally makes progress
What the longest-lasting Mesoamerican cities all had in common
How to introduce a new cat to your pets
Lichens may help forecast sea level rise
People may have been riding horses as early as 5,000 years ago
Leaping robots take physics lessons from grasshoppers
To lower food emissions, consider what your dinner ate
A little-known form of medical pollution is costing Puerto Ricans their health
Coal is on its way out. But its toxic pollution lingers.
MasterChef inspired an edible medical sensor
Toothed whales turned their vocal fry into a hunting superpower
Pandemic shipping took a heavy toll on the climate
A bug expert went shopping at Walmart—and made a historic insect discovery
Details of life in Bronze Age Mycenae could lie at the bottom of a well
The best solar generators for 2023, tested and reviewed
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