Coral reefs are some of the richest and most imperiled ecosystems on the planet. But maybe they aren’t as close to the brink ...

Let the best of Anthropocene come to you. Electric grids powered by renewables like wind and solar energy are less vulnerable ...

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

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

One of humanity’s greatest achievements over the past 50 years has been reducing global hunger—there are around 300 million ...

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

First, researchers identified the genes behind the 'DMSP' molecule in the wild plants; then they found a way to transfer its benefits to crops stressed out from drought and salinity. A tantalizing new ...