Environment
- Environment
The birds are falling
The disappearance of many birds could harm ecosystems that depend on them.
- Tech
Cold house, hot house, green house
Saving energy at home requires paying attention to the building's windows, walls, and roof.
- Environment
Fishing for fun takes toll
Sportfishing can account for a surprisingly large part of the catch of certain types of saltwater fish.
- Environment
A newspaper’s hidden cost
Getting a newspaper electronically would be much better for the planet than receiving the paper version.
- Environment
Alien invasions
Around the world, plants, animals, fungi, and other life forms are ending up in places where they don't belong.
- Environment
Little bits of trouble
Extremely tiny particles known as buckyballs can harm living cells.
- Environment
An ocean view’s downside
Population growth in coastal areas could threaten shoreline ecosystems.
- Environment
Improving the Camel
Scientists are breeding camels that are stronger, faster, and able to go longer on less water.
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- Environment
Nanosponges soak up pollutants
Tiny, specially designed particles draw pollutants out of contaminated soil.
- Environment
A vulture’s hidden enemy
Vultures may be getting a deadly dose of medicine from the carcasses they feed upon.
- Environment
Sounds and silence
Protecting nature's sounds and just taking the time to listen can enrich our lives.
