Disinfectants: A guide to killing germs and what dangers to be aware of
April 24, 2020, 10:48 a.m. by Laura DiMugno
The pros and cons of a variety of germ-busting agents.
'Green inequity' plagues U.S. cities, study finds
February 4, 2019, 8:19 a.m. by Matt Hickman
A lot of green in the bank means greater access to parks and trees.
Why we should ban glitter, just like we banned microbeads
December 17, 2018, 10:43 a.m. by Starre Vartan
Made of plastic and metal, it harms our oceans just like microbeads.
Why Brits are tossing empty potato chip bags in the mail, not the trash
December 10, 2018, 12:59 p.m. by Matt Hickman
An anti-plastic campaign directed at the Britain's most beloved crisp company is leading to changes in packaging and recycling.
More than 95% of the world's population is breathing unsafe air
December 7, 2018, 11:36 a.m. by Noel Kirkpatrick
Air pollution falls behind high blood pressure, smoking and poor diet as a leading cause of death.
Mexico City's garden-lined highway is thriving, but not without criticism
November 9, 2018, 9:14 a.m. by Matt Hickman
Some call it a case of aesthetics trumping actual environmental impact.
Here's what happens when you hold back gas
October 27, 2018, 1:08 p.m. by Christian Cotroneo
It's going to get out one way or another.
Sunlight may help kill dust-based bacteria
October 23, 2018, 9:34 a.m. by Noel Kirkpatrick
Researchers found that rooms exposed to sunlight kept the germ population in check better than rooms that received no sunlight at all.
It's easier to breathe in Beijing these days
October 19, 2018, 10:03 a.m. by Noel Kirkpatrick
Five of the best 7 months for Beijing air quality have occurred since last summer.
12 ways to get clean air without chemicals
October 8, 2018, 10:26 a.m. by Chanie Kirschner
The air inside your home can be more polluted than the air outside, but there are natural ways to clear the air.
Cervical cancer has nearly been eliminated in Australia
October 4, 2018, 12:02 a.m. by Bryan Nelson
It's the first time a nation could completely eliminate a type of cancer.
What makes a city a good place to get old?
October 2, 2018, 6:43 a.m. by Lloyd Alter
We really can build better communities for an aging population.
Just when you thought they couldn't re-invent the pillow, along comes NASA ...
September 17, 2018, 9:21 a.m. by Christian Cotroneo
Space-age tech may finally cure face-sweating.
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13 of the world's most gentle dog breeds
These are the most sweet, loving and gentle dogs with kids and families.
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Every solar system model you've seen is wrong
Filmmakers map out the true scale of the planets' orbits in the sand.
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Why are we still talking about Chris McCandless?
The man who wandered into the wilds of Alaska and died in 1992 is still making news.
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7 things you never knew about dragonflies
These beautiful but ferocious predators have sharp mandibles and can fly backward.
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Wild mushrooms: What to eat, what to avoid
Proper identification can mean the difference between life and death.
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Sanctuary dog mourns his animal friends by staying by their side
Tricycle the dog will spend days stretched out on a friend's grave.
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How other species handle social distancing when someone is sick
Isolating ourselves during the coronavirus pandemic isn't as unnatural as it feels.
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What gray hair says about your health
From heart disease risk to vitamin deficiencies, your tresses can talk.
