By coaxing soil bacteria into fixing more nitrogen, gene-edited wheat shows how crops might one day sidestep synthetic ...

In a rare scientific analysis of pending energy legislation, researchers put two competing policy approaches to the test.

Taking inspiration from anchovies and herrings, researchers have made a new filter that could keep microplastics from entering waterways and oceans. The filter, with a design based on the gill systems ...

New analysis shows that charred coffee grounds make increase concrete's strength by 30% and shrink its carbon footprint by ...

Long seen as a waterborne problem, microfiber pollution is increasingly traced to dryer vents. Studies point to inexpensive ...

The next-gen bioplastic invention surpassed the abilities of some conventional plastic packaging in repelling water and ...

What do the Clemson, Auburn, Louisiana State and the University of Missouri have to do with saving endangered species? More than you might imagine, thanks to the coincidence of their common mascot, ...

Over 14 million tons of plastic litter ends up in the ocean every year, killing thousands of animals and birds that ingest it. Much of it ends up amassing in giant garbage patches and over time ...

Let the best of Anthropocene come to you. Ultra-bright white paints are the go-to when it comes to cooling buildings. Those paints work by reflecting as much of the sun as they can. An international ...

Let the best of Anthropocene come to you. Biochar – the charcoal product used to enrich agricultural soil and trap carbon—may have a hidden commercial benefit for farmers: it could lock moisture in ...

The average Internet user spends 40% of their waking hours online—and Internet activities take up 40% of their carbon budget, according to a new analysis. Decarbonizing electricity and keeping ...