Scientists sound alarm on antibacterial soap
June 20, 2017, 11:49 a.m. by Mary Jo DiLonardo
Manufacturers must remove triclosan and other ingredients from store shelves by September.
Natural ways to get rid of insects in your home
June 2, 2017, 10:43 a.m. by Mary Jo DiLonardo
Study ties insecticides to child cancer risk, so stay safe with nontoxic pest control methods.
17 plants that could kill you
April 6, 2017, 10:59 a.m. by Bryan Nelson
Some wild plants could threaten hikers and amateur foragers, and other common flora could threaten your children, pets and farm animals.
Roundup weed killer deemed a carcinogen, at least in California
March 16, 2017, 4:55 p.m. by Jenn Savedge
The herbicide's key ingredient can now be labeled a carcinogen in California.
The residents of this Arizona community are allergic to modern life
December 19, 2016, 7:35 a.m. by Sidney Stevens
Chemically sensitive residents of this tiny, off-the-grid village find relief from a world that makes them sick.
8 foods you'd never guess were artificially colored
November 21, 2016, 7:13 a.m. by Sidney Stevens
Just because you know certain foods by a particular color doesn’t mean it’s natural.
Bizarre 'lake under the sea' kills whatever swims there
November 1, 2016, 6:23 p.m. by Bryan Nelson
Dubbed the 'Jacuzzi of Despair,' this lake on the ocean floor is made of heavy water rich with toxins.
This chemical reaction creates scary 'tentacles'
November 1, 2016, 12:33 p.m. by Noel Kirkpatrick
This is a whole lot cooler than your baking soda and vinegar volcano.
Going green when it's your time to go
June 7, 2016, 5 a.m. by Laura Moss
From biodegradable coffins to tree-sprouting urns, eco-friendly burials offer a way for those who live green to also die green.
Was Isaac Newton seeking the 'philosopher's stone'?
March 30, 2016, 3:34 p.m. by Michael Graham Richard
Before chemistry, there was alchemy, a philosophical and proto-scientific discipline full of mysteries.
We are all Flint (sort of)
February 9, 2016, 4:29 p.m. by Lloyd Alter
There is lead in water systems all over North America, but don't hit the bottle yet.
Should pregnant women use DEET to deter mosquitoes and Zika virus?
February 2, 2016, 12:21 p.m. by Jenn Savedge
As cases of Zika-related birth defects continue to rise, pregnant women are left wondering which is the greater danger.
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More trees than there were 100 years ago? It's true!
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California is generating so much solar energy, it's paying other states to take it
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Why doesn't anyone want to play with this baby elephant?
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12 plants that repel unwanted insects
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In praise of 'scruffy hospitality'
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Meet the cecropia moth, the largest moth in North America
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Why are my plants turning yellow?
A closer look at yellowing leaves on plants can help gardeners get to the root of the problem.
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7 surprising facts about dragonflies
Like did you know they can fly backward, have almost 360-degree vision and they're ferocious?
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What is the best way to get rid of poison ivy?
The simplest and best answer is 'very carefully.'
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Top 10 vegetables to grow in your garden
These nutritional powerhouses can flourish in your yard or in containers.
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Good bug, bad bug: How can you tell the difference?
Most bugs are harmless, but here's how to tell the good from the bad — plus organic solutions.
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Got moles? Read this
Don't make a mountain of a literal mole hill. Follow these tips to a mole-free lawn.
