Saying something and actually doing it are two very different things. Indonesia’s government just made a big announcement about forests and rice, and plenty of...
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Stale Bottled Water, Ocean Version
Ever left a water bottle on your desk for a few days, then noticed it tasted a little flat? Water changes over time. In the...
What’s On Your Plate Tonight, And How Did It Grow So Big?
What’s on your plate tonight, and how did it grow so big? Chances are, synthetic fertilizer played a part. That powder in the farm supply...
Using Humidity in The Search for Energy
In the ongoing quest for cleaner, more sustainable power, researchers keep looking beyond the obvious sources of sun, wind, and water. Everyday environments hold surprising...
What’s Really Hiding In Your Water Bottle?
You probably think of plastic pollution as something happening far away, like turtles tangled in ocean debris. But what if the walls of your own...
What If We Stopped Burning All That Leftover Wood?
After a forest is thinned, the work doesn’t exactly end when the chainsaws stop. You are left with piles of branches, small trunks, and other...
Could Mushrooms Be The Future Of Your Leather Jacket?
Ever picked up a leather jacket and wondered what it actually took to make it? Turns out, scientists in Finland just found a way to...
Would This Heat Possible Decades Ago?
Turns out the answer is no, and that should worry you. A record-breaking heatwave is currently baking much of Europe, and scientists say this level...
Why Isn’t Anyone Talking About This Pregnancy Risk?
You’d think if something as common as summer heat could hurt an unborn baby, doctors would mention it during checkups, right? For many pregnant women...
Carbon Dioxide Could Actually Save The Planet?
Sounds backwards, right? Making more carbon dioxide to fight climate change seems like the opposite of what scientists should be doing. But a team at...