Good news for urban dwellers: more trees, better health
Keeping people in cities healthy, especially in poorer neighborhoods, is challenging. One simple, effective, and scientifically proven prescription for better health is planting more trees.
Read MoreSeals become climate heroes by gathering vital ocean data
A surprising technique has helped scientists observe how Earth’s oceans are changing, and it’s not using specialized robots or artificial intelligence. It’s tagging seals.
Read MoreAmerica just pulled off something that hasn't happened since 1936
Thousands of artists (and art lovers) are coming together for Arts for Everybody.
Read MoreParis Olympics promote sustainability for good reason: Climate change is putting athletes and their sports at risk
As global temperatures have risen, major sporting events like the Olympics and FIFA World Cup have had to adapt to high heat and extreme storms to keep athletes and fans safe and allow the games to go on.
Read MoreAgriculture uses 70% of the world’s freshwater supply — but new 'smart soil' could dramatically reduce that
Professors at the University of Texas at Austin have engineered a new type of gel-infused soil that helps plants water and feed themselves.
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