Young designer creates plastic alternative from fish waste and algae
November 21, 2019, 2:13 p.m. by Mary Jo DiLonardo
Winner of international James Dyson Awards invents marine bioplastic.
Why buying local firewood matters
October 18, 2019, 12:57 p.m. by Mary Jo DiLonardo
Invasive insects and diseases can hitch a ride on firewood — with devastating effects on local ecosystems.
Helium shortage ripples around the globe
June 3, 2019, 1:32 p.m. by Katy Rank Lev
Our stockpile of this nonrenewable resource is being squandered.
A huge lake just appeared in Death Valley
March 14, 2019, 7:03 p.m. by Bryan Nelson
It's not something you might expect from one of the driest places on Earth.
Scientists amplify mineral's CO2-storing ability
August 15, 2018, 2:32 p.m. by Noel Kirkpatrick
By speeding up magnesite's natural process, they may have opened the door for a large-scale climate change solution.
Why do rivers need riverkeepers?
May 24, 2018, 8:17 a.m. by Russell McLendon
When the government fails to protect a public resource like a river, our hopes often fall to a loose coalition of citizen conservationists.
Explorers discover massive cave system under Montreal
December 4, 2017, 5:04 p.m. by Mary Jo DiLonardo
The passages are lined with stalagmites and stalactites.
Volunteers help bring life back to Grand Canyon springs
November 13, 2017, 1:30 p.m. by Michael d'Estries
The Grand Canyon Trust is spearheading efforts to restore watering holes critical to desert species.
The world is running out of sand
November 2, 2017, 5:04 a.m. by Bryan Nelson
Sand and gravel are the most commonly extracted resources worldwide.
Everyone wants to help rebuild Columbia River Gorge (but it's not time yet)
September 14, 2017, 7:53 a.m. by Mary Jo DiLonardo
Volunteers are eager to get boots on the ground after wildfires devastated their natural treasure.
13 glittering, record-setting gems to ogle
April 5, 2017, 11:39 a.m. by Angela Nelson
From huge pink diamonds to glittering topaz to a giant pearl, these massive gemstones have fascinating histories.
'One Big Home' profiles America's obsession with supersized dwellings
March 7, 2017, 7:16 a.m. by Michael d'Estries
Carpenter Thomas Bena goes behind the scenes to explore the growing trend of 'trophy homes' and 'starter castles.'
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Australian fires reveal ancient water system built long before the pyramids
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