Environment
Scientists find that soil bacteria can devour potent greenhouse gas
The study provides a novel pathway for removing nitrous oxide from the atmosphere.
Powerful hurricane wipes out tiny Hawaiian island off the map
Climate change claimed another island in the Pacific -- again.
Bricks grown from your urine make for greener houses, plumper crops
A story that has some 'ew' -- but definitely a lot of 'wow', too.
How to reduce your home’s ecological footprint
We're all kings and queens of our own castles.
A male bird can either be handsome or a talented singer — but never both
Scientists have identified an inherent trade-off in avian sexual selection.
Very few Americans are aware that 97% of climate scientists agree climate change is real
But if they were made aware of the fact, they might change their mind.
New species of crocodile found in Africa right under our snout
It's the first species of crocodile formally described in more than 80 years.
“Fascinating”: Crows are even smarter than we thought
Crows are much smarter than we thought -- and one, in particular, seemed like a moody genius.
Humpback whales stop their song when human vessels make noise
Here's another way we're disrupting wildlife.
Signs of fracking water found in freshwater mussels
"Cleaned" fracking water is not that clean, and can do significant long-term damage.
Jurassic-era mammalian relative found with 38 of its babies’ skulls
Although this mammalian forerunner still reproduced like a reptile, the fossils shed much light on our own evolution.
Drug cocktails can almost double lifespan — in worms and fruit flies, so far
The findings suggest that the mechanism would probably work on humans too.
Humans are now pooping microplastics
It's the first to show that humans are eating plastic.
Here Is Why You Should Use Disposable Containers Instead of Plastic Ones
Storing food properly is very important because our own health is at stake here.
Golden labs seem to be healthier than their chocolate cousins — and we’re not sure why
Who's a good boy? All dogs, that's who. But some have more problems than others.
World’s largest organism is being eaten away by wild animals
A clonal colony of Aspen stretching over 100 acres is being threatened -- and it's all on us again.
Giraffe patterns aren’t random — and they’re quite important
Have you ever noticed a giraffe's patterns?