Coral reefs are under siege from threats ranging from climate change to explosives. But scientists are developing ways to rebuild reefs before they disappear.
Certain indoor air pollutants can sicken people. But some houseplants can remove those chemicals from a room’s air, new data show.
Plants can make energy out of sunlight, all thanks to a pigment called chlorophyll.
People with sensitive teeth can find routine dental cleanings painful. But bubbles might pave way to no-touch — and pain-free — cleaning for these people.
Sucralose — sold in stores as Splenda — has begun turning up in seawater. This raises concern about the fake sweetener’s impacts on the environment.
Organic food often comes with a higher price. But research is showing that food grown this way can be better for the environment — and possibly for us.
This monster seed develops on a super-slow-growing island palm. Key to that palm’s survival are leaves that funnel fertilized water to nutrient-starved roots.