In its purest form (with no extra debris), liquid water can exist as a liquid until -40°C if left still (unmoving). In order ...

A new study has unveiled an innovative way to turn waste into a powerful tool for sustainable agriculture. Researchers have developed a specially ...

Cigarette butts are the most common form of litter worldwide. Trillions are discarded every year in cities, parks, beaches, along railway tracks and roadside environments. Despite their small size, ...

A secluded corner of Prospect Park that’s a popular spot for birdwatchers is about to undergo a transformation. The city parks department on Monday announced plans to overhaul the eight-acre Vale of ...

An international team of researchers has discovered mushroom proteins capable of triggering the ice formation process even at ...

New research shows that sourdough fermentation does more than make bread rise—it transforms wheat fibers in unexpected ways. Scientists found that enzymes already present in wheat, activated by the ...

The NYC DEP has announced plans to clean Flushing Creek with chlorine, sparking outrage among some environmentalists.

A new long-term study reveals that biochar, a carbon-rich material derived from crop residues, can significantly enhance soil carbon storage, but its ...

Scientists engineer E. coli to convert PET plastic bottle waste into L-DOPA, a primary treatment for Parkinson’s disease.

A Kemp's ridley sea turtle that washed up sick along the Galveston shoreline last week is still fighting for her life. She ...

Indore ranked first as India’s cleanest city continuously for eight years from 2017-18 to 2024-25. The city was preparing to retain the first rank for the ninth consecutive year in 2025-26.

An engineer's observation of kitchen waste led to the development of Vaayu, a domestic biogas plant that converts organic scraps into cooking fuel. This innovation not only reduces landfill waste but ...