They converted old tires into a material that not only purifies water using solar energy—but also generates a small amount of electricity.

Researchers explore the potential of electro-agriculture—ie., growing crops in the dark; early research shows promising ...

A new comprehensive study of “decoupling” finds that for 30% of the regions studied, the answer is yes. But the remaining regions are lagging behind.

A little over 1.5 cups of a yellow powder made of tiny porous polymer particles can capture as much carbon dioxide in a year ...

Giant African rats, already used to sniff out land mines, can do the same for smuggled rhino horns, elephant tusks and other common contraband, researchers report.

A new study projects large drops in 'outdoor days' in the southeastern US and an increase in the Northwest toward the end of ...

Scientists want to grow novel higher-elevation forest for the butterflies. But it will take a half a century—and that creates ...

Let the best of Anthropocene come to you. Replacing traditional plastics with those that degrade in the ocean would reduce harm to marine animals and the environment. And now, scientists at the Wood ...