Good News for the Environment

The simple invention helps streamline where pups go potty near lawns and gardens.

Keeping people in cities healthy, especially in poorer neighborhoods, is challenging. One simple, effective, and scientifically proven prescription for better health is planting more trees.

A surprising technique has helped scientists observe how Earth’s oceans are changing, and it’s not using specialized robots or artificial intelligence. It’s tagging seals.

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It is one of only 10 snakes of its kind found this year.

As global temperatures have risen, major sporting events like the Olympics and FIFA World Cup have had to adapt to high heat and extreme storms to keep athletes and fans safe and allow the games to go on.

Professors at the University of Texas at Austin have engineered a new type of gel-infused soil that helps plants water and feed themselves.

Laundry might seem like one of the most run-of-the-mill chores, but its environmental impact can be dramatic.

The cigarette butt-sucking robot is the first to use four legs concurrently to complete a task.

Four zoos across North America have recently welcomed a number of newborn red pandas, a glimmer of hope for the endangered species.

Experts are celebrating the 1,000th release of a Florida grasshopper sparrow into the wild, following years of conservation efforts.

While some species have struggled to adjust to the region’s rising water temperatures in recent years, one is thriving: juvenile bull sharks.