Dec 30, 2022 08:30AM
Agrivoltaics, the emerging practice of integrating solar installations with working farmland, can reduce emissions, save water and possibly even boost crop yields.
A $1 billion effort to electrify school buses will provide renewable fuel vehicles for around 400 school districts, including Indigenous tribal lands, Puerto Rico and American Samoa.
Scientists are amplifying the natural sounds of the sea via underwater speakers to induce baby oysters to swim toward desirable locations for regrowing oyster reefs.
Children that live with a parent that has depression are more likely to also develop depression and not achieve educational milestones.
A study suggests that while mechanical devices like Seabin do remove plastics and other items of marine litter, the quantities can be comparatively low and they may trap marine organisms.
When an earthquake occurs, it sends seismic P waves through the ground that a Google app called MyShake can detect with a network of 1,300 U.S. Geological Survey sensors.
A new clinical trial found that a combination of N-acetyl cysteine and glycine (GlyNAC) boosted glutathione and improved or reversed many signs of aging.
Nov 30, 2022 08:30AM
The demand for power to charge electric vehicles (EVs) could burden the electric grid in western states at peak times by up to 25 percent if most charging is done at night.
A legally autonomous black gum tree named Terra0 on the campus of the Community College of Allegheny County owns itself and perhaps even the few square feet of land it grows on.
The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change predicts that average global wind speeds could drop by up to 10 percent by 2100.
With the passage of a recent law, California will be the fifth state, along with Washington, Oregon, Colorado and Vermont, to allow human composting, beginning in 2027.
Atmospheric carbon dioxide pumped into a mature forest at levels predicted to be the norm by 2050 will cause trees to produce more and longer roots, thus absorbing and storing more carbon.
Getting lost in our thoughts may improve problem solving, increase creativity, enhance imagination and provide a better sense of self-worth.
A recent study is debunking the long-held theory that depression is caused by a serotonin deficiency.
Consuming ultra-processed foods has been associated with colorectal cancer in men as well as the development of chronic disease and early death.
Children are regularly getting less than nine hours of sleep per night, which can cause notable differences in brain regions that influence memory, intelligence and well-being.
One pound of sulfur hexafluoride, an electrical insulator, heats the planet as much as 25,200 pounds of carbon dioxide and remains in the atmosphere for 3,200 years.
Oct 31, 2022 08:30AM
Researchers tested 30 top immunity supplements and found that only 13 contained the exact ingredients listed on their labels.
Studies find that consuming fruit and vitamin B6 can help depression and anxiety levels.
Applied on top of existing asphalt pavement, cool pavement road treatment reflects heat, which is especially needed in heat island areas.
New research indicates that not all fibers are equal in their effect on different species of probiotics in the intestines.
Facing threats from invasive pests, climate change and habitat loss, up to 135 tree species—about one-sixth of those found in the continental U.S.—could be lost forever.
To protect against memory loss, simple stretching and balance exercises work as well as hard-driving aerobics, concludes a new study.
20 states have passed bills to exempt chemical recycling facilities from waste management requirements, despite evidence that most facilities actually incinerate the plastic they receive.
What research finds the optimal longevity diet to include as far as foods and timing of meals.
Scientists have produced good-quality concrete in which all of the aggregate has been replaced with tire particles.
Google has taken a key driver of global warming out of the carbon calculator embedded in the company’s Google Flights search tool, making journeys appear less impactful on the environment.
A new study shows that urban gardens and hydroponics can thrive and may exceed the yields of rural farms.
Sep 30, 2022 08:30AM
A study finds that viewing art online can encourage positive states like serenity, happiness and stimulation, while also lowering negative states like fear, anger, anxiety and loneliness.
A study finds that Cordyceps sinensis, a Himalayan fungus used in Traditional Chinese Medicine, can significantly lower heart rates and improve aerobic performance.
With almost 20 percent of sequoias destroyed by wildfire in the last two years, the U.S. Forest Service is speeding efforts to protect the giant ancient trees.
Eating higher amounts of fish, specifically tuna and non-fried fish, appears to increase the risk of malignant melanoma.
A probiotic supplement can significantly increase skin water content and reduce transepidermal water loss in the face, particularly for seniors and those with the driest skin.
The World Weather Network is an international coalition of 28 arts organizations that believe artists and writers should be a larger part of the dialogue surrounding climate change.
Large mammals are important ecosystem engineers, shaping natural processes and sequestering carbon, and scientists are planning to reintroduce these animals to the wild.
Research finds that vitamin D3 and marine omega-3s, plus a simple home-strength exercise program, can reduce the risk of invasive cancers by up to 61 percent.
Scientists have created a membrane using sunflower and peanut oilseed meal that shows potential as a cheap, sustainable and scalable method to decontaminate heavy metals from water.
The latest update to the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) Red List of Threatened Species includes the migratory monarch butterfly.
Aug 31, 2022 08:30AM
Atlantic hurricanes pose risks to renewable energy wind turbines, and researchers are developing more resilient models inspired by palm trees.
A rooftop solar array and solar panels on the sides will adorn an eight-story high-rise planned for West Melbourne, Australia, to provide the office building with most of its power.
A study reports that vitamin E can enhance immunotherapy responses in cancer patients by stimulating the activity of dendritic cells in tumors.
The 2022 theme of the United Nations-sanctioned International Day of Peace, or World Peace Day, is “End racism. Build peace.”
When pathogens in buried poop from campers and hikers leach into the soil, they can spread into waterways or become integrated into an ecosystem.
Seattle City Light is installing electric vehicle chargers on utility poles as part of a transition to zero-emission electric transportation options.
The Western bumble bee, once easily spotted in California, could not be found in a recent survey led by the University of California-Riverside.
Research finds that consumption of fermented dairy products like kefir, yogurt, cottage cheese, sour cream and buttermilk may help to reduce the risk of depression.
A revised version of a common nutrient formula for age-related macular degeneration (AMD) was found to reduce late symptoms an additional 20 percent compared to the original formula.
Researchers studied the design of restaurant menus and how adding carbon labels indicating the greenhouse gas emissions per dish affected the choices people might make when dining out.
Researchers have found that nettle root significantly improves urinary frequency, urinary urgency and night urination, symptoms associated with benign prostate hyperplasia (BPH).
Research shows that playing adventurously outdoors and participating in team sports can help lower children's mental health risks.
