NASA is offering $3 million in a competition to recycle human poop in space, called the LunaRecycle challenge. A two track, two-phase competition open to anyone on the globe-- focusing on the design ...

Globally, human excreta are a huge untapped source of nutrients. Now, a new perspective paper makes the case that biochar could help to unlock it. The PNAS paper shows that human waste contains over ...

WILLIAMSBURG COUNTY, S.C. (WCSC) - A problematic human waste plant in Williamsburg County has faced dozens of violations and complaints but yet the facility just received a new permit from the state.

Feb. 14—Farmers across Washington already spread thousands of tons of fertilizer from human waste on their crops each year, but there’s a major blind spot when it comes to potential contaminants.

Many Tehama County residents are doing their part to recycle and protect the environment. Recycling helps conserve natural resources and keeps waste out of landfills. However, a growing issue is ...

Sewage pollution in the Thames has been a problem for centuries. A new art installation at Science Gallery London explores the history, engineering, geography and science of human waste in the river.

Climate Lab is a Seattle Times initiative that explores the effects of climate change in the Pacific Northwest and beyond. The project is funded in part by The Bullitt Foundation, CO2 Foundation, Jim ...