Ancient bone suggests humans migrated to North America with their dogs
They're man's best friend -- and they've been for millennia.
Over half of all the rivers in the world have been heavily impacted by humans
We rely on river basins over the world, but we're badly mistreating them.
This Spanish city is using discarded oranges to obtain electricity
Seville didn't know what to do with all its oranges but it came up with a solution
Researchers are using food waste to produce biofuels and reduce emissions
It's a global problem, focused on developed countries
Dolphins have personality traits very similar to humans, study finds
We knew they were smart, but they're surprisingly similar to us.
US could be carbon neutral by 2050 – and it would cost $1 per citizen per day
Having a clean economy is much cheaper than the alternative.
Outdoor pollution is affecting indoor air quality. Here’s how
The air quality inside your home might not be as good as you think.
Shape-shifting and self-healing materials are coming — here’s what you need to know
Your clothes could soon come to life.
When Earth’s magnetic field flipped 42,000 years, the climate changed too
It was a big climate disaster that could have wiped out Neanderthals.
Over 140,000 viral species, mostly unknown, are living in the human gut
We are filled with viruses, bacteria and fungi keeping us healthy
Microscopic wasps are being used to get rid of moths in a UK historic mansion
The pandemic has left buildings with some unexpected visitors .
Cities are literally starting to sink under their own weight
We knew cities were heavy. But this is a bit much.
Algae could be grown on Mars to sustain human life
This could have big implications for our future plans for Mars.
Where wildlife trade emerges, animal populations drop by over 60%
Both legal and illegal trade are pressuring wildlife populations into oblivion.
A deadly smog covers much of India, threatening 400 million people
Burning farmland and fossil fuel pollution are polluting the air, and the smog will remain in place for another month.
Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine gives 94% protection against Covid-19, real-life study shows — also good against variants
Reasons to be optimistic as vaccine campaign rolls out: the Pfizer vaccine is really good.
Driving to work? You’re probably inhaling dangerous chemicals
Better grab your bike or walk instead. But if you must drive, at least open the window.
Scientists have found a way to stop your cat from killing so much wildlife
It might be time to switch your cat's diet -- for everyone's sake.
Planting plastics: study finds a growing amount of microplastics in the agricultural soil
It's not just a problem in the ocean, they are everywhere
Own a solar panel? You’re probably lowering energy costs for all your neighbors
Renewable energy is a boon for everyon
Salmon farming is costing billions in social and environmental damage
That's one expensive salmon on your plate.
Energy experts call for a 100% renewable world by 2035
Yes it can be done. Yes it will help the economy.
Study finds dangerous air pollution levels in subway systems in the US
The level of pollution is shocking.
In parts of Africa, a better economy means less pollution
Fewer people are using fires to manage land, which means less pollution.
We’ll need to lower our emissions by a further 80% if we’re to meet Paris Agreement goals
We need more ambition, and we need it now.
It’s official. Climate change is making the pollen season much worse
Better get ready. Stronger and longer-lasting allergies are on the way.
South Korea wants to have the world’s largest wind farm by 2030
It's part of a plan to expand renewables and reduce emissions
It will still take ten years, but the world’s largest telescope just got the thumbs up
This could help answer some of the biggest questions of the universe
Climate change is causing sea levels to rise faster than previously thought
It's worse than even the most pessimistic estimates.
French court convicts the government for not doing enough on climate change
It's time for France to step up its game on climate action -- or face legal consequences.
The planet got warmer last year due to fewer aerosol emissions
Greenhouse gas emissions were down amid the pandemic, but so were aerosols and their cooling effect.
Whoopsie: US cities under-reported their emissions by almost 20%, study shows
A different method came up with a very different figure.
Want to reduce your emissions? Drop your car and get on your bike
We're talking about a big climate impact, the researchers argue.
SpaceX will fly the first civilian crew to space – and two seats are up for grabs
The flight will be done this year, funded by an entrepreneur
Flights would be faster and use less fuel if they would ‘use the wind’
Aviation needs to be more efficient. Here's something that can help.
Low-calorie, high-protein, with a vitamin D boost: mushrooms make meals more nutritious
Three words to remember: eat more mushrooms!
The first 3D printed house in the US is now officially on sale — for $300,000
It's a lot of money, but it's still cheaper than what you get in the area.
Just 10 vaccines have saved 36 million children in the past two decades
Researchers call for further investment in vaccine programs
It’s not just oil and coal. We need to tackle agriculture emissions too, study shows
Agriculture isn't often addressed in the climate debate -- but it should.
Overfishing is causing shark and ray populations to plummet
It's an apolcayptic scenario, but researchers say it's still possible to reverse the trend with proper policies
Mangroves are particularly at risk from plastic pollution from rivers, study finds
Plastics are everywhere, but not every ecosystem is affected the same way.
COVID-19 vaccines are rolling-out. Is it time to talk about immunity passports?
Vaccines could help us slowly go back to normal, but it's not clear how we should go about it.
Reforesting is useful — but there are some “golden rules” to follow
Many tree-planting projects are not being done correctly
Should we double-mask to prevent COVID-19? Fauci (and others) say yes
As new variants of the virus expand, experts look at better ways to be protected with face masks
Developed nations aren’t supporting poor countries’ climate transition as much as they promised
They promised $50 billion in support -- but the promises are falling short.
A quarter of all known bees “haven’t been seen” since 1990 — and this is bad news
Bees are in trouble, and some are becoming harder and harder to find.
Scientists have aged wine in space and the bottles are now back on Earth
We'll know in February whether it's delicious or awful.
Paris seeks to revamp Champs Élysées by turning it into an urban garden
The avenue is clogged with tourists and heavy traffic.
The Earth’s “lungs” could start irremediably deteriorating in just two decades, study shows
Plants are on track to move from being carbon sinks to carbon sources
Air pollution is so bad in Bangladesh that it saved a man from deportation
He lives in France and has asthma, which would worsen in Bangladesh. It was argument enough for the court.