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Fungi in the foundation – How to grow mycelium into eco-friendly buildings

The construction industry has a big impact on the environment

Scientists find traces of the world’s oldest known glaciers under gold deposits

The rare find could be proof of a lost ice age.

This Canadian Lake marks the start of the Anthropocene

We are now a step closer to understanding when and how it started.

Brazil's Amazon deforestation plunges in first six months of Lula’s presidency

It follows four years of rainforest devastation under Bolsonaro.

Tiny satellites reveal how urban trees respond to rising heat

Study reveals new insights into the compliate relationship between urban heat and seasonal vegetation leaf emergence.

Scientists make stronger rubber that could cut down on microplastic pollution

Car tires release a lot of microplastics, which then end up in ecosystems

Scientists train AI to unlock data from millions of plant specimens

The algorithm analyzed the relationship between leaf size and climate

Say goodbye to radiators: paper-thin film turns any wall or furniture into a heater

It's a very efficient way of heating a space.

New material can soak up record amounts of moisture from the air

It’s made from hydrogel, a naturally absorbent material.

The hot, gross blob: Plastic and seaweed mix could spell trouble

Authorities are warning people to stay away from the blob.

Your cutting board might be contaminating your food with microplastics

Microplastics are truly everywhere.

Sand dunes' ancient layers hold records of past fiery history

It could expand what we know of fires in arid regions

Green areas don't always get people to spend less time on their smartphones

Forests can make a difference, urban areas not so much.

UK installs AI-powered cameras on highways to catch and fine littering offenders

The trial ran was launched after complaints from environmental campaigners.

New York becomes first US state to ban natural gas in new buildings

It could save a big amount of polluting emissions

Scientists find distinct forms of surface water in world’s salt flats

This could help us to better protect the salt flat ecosystems.

The Garbage Patch in the Pacific Ocean is somehow supporting a thriving ecosystem

Life uhm... finds a way?

Africa’s grassy habitats emerged much earlier than we thought -- and it's important for ape evolution

This may have driven the evolution of upright apes

The roots of domestication: how some farmers selected the plants that changed the world

Plant domestication can't be explained just by the behavior of humans.

Lab-grown meat could soon be sold in the US – but it still has challenges ahead

The technology is coming in fast, but scaling production and convincing consumers won't be all that easy.

A bacterial probiotic can save Florida's dying coral reef

A probiotic cocktail promises to save the only US coral reef barrier. But we need to act fast, if we are really serious about it.

This catalyst can upcycle plastic waste in ways that almost seem too good

A zirconium-based catalyst promises to break down polymers. It's probably the best plastic-degradation solution we've come across.

Infrastructure is taking over the planet's most important biodiversity areas

It's one of the greatest drivers of biodiversity loss.

Out of thin air. This enzyme can turn hydrogen in the atmosphere to energy

It could be used to power small electronics someday, the researchers said

How much time has passed? Ask your heart -- but it may not know

Study finds the heart plays a key role in our sense of time passing

This new app can measure trees much faster than manual methods

It uses LiDAR sensors that are incorporated into mobile phones.

Solar power and agriculture can work together to improve yield efficiency

The world needs to produce more food and also clean up its energy grids

New sunscreen formula offers hope for coral reefs in crisis

It’s only a prototype but it could provide some help for corals in dire need.

Human efforts to prevent rivers from flooding can do more harm than good

Study looked at the effects of artificial embankments in China's Yellow River

Glyphosate linked yet again to cancer

The weed-killing chemical is in the spotlight for its health risks yet again.

Scientists create wooden seeds carrier that imitates self-burying seeds

It could make drone-based seeding much more efficient.

EU approves ban on new gas car sales by 2035. Trucks not included

The bloc expects not to have diesel and petrol cars on the road by mid century

Urban gardens are an oasis for biodiversity and for your mental health

They provide important ecosystem services and support plant and animal life

Satellites uncover the influence of climate cycles on coastal landscapes

Researchers process close to 40 years of satellite photos to find correlations in beach width and climate cycles

Loofah-like hydrogel can clean contaminated water using just solar energy

It absorbs polluted water and then releases safe water

In Argentina, rivers are turning green due to blooming blue-green algae

They are a common occurrence in summer and are also influenced by pesticides

This hempcrete won’t get you high but it can make your dream green home affordable

Concrete made of hemp could replace traditional bricks, blocks, and other building materials.

No more soggy paper straws? Scientists create biodegradable straw that stays firm

No one likes a soggy paper straw, but we don't really like plastic pollution either.

Indigenous communities with legal rights to their lands can further protect forests

Study looks at forest trends in Brazil in indigenous communities lands

We've already messed up a third of the Amazon, and it's not getting better

This is bad news for the entire planet.

The Chinese new year is so impactful it's cooling down most big cities

Less people, less cars, less temperature

Portugal to redirect Cape Verde debt to climate action

Cape Verde is an archipelago that's affected by a high debt and climate change. A new fiscal mechanism could help on both ends.

Millions of farmers rely on their faith in God when making important decisions

For millions, faith is a core aspect of decision-making.

This gentle drone can scoop animal DNA from the tops of trees

It could help ecologists understand life in forest canopies

Repurposing wind power: How out-of-service wind turbines are giving new life to children's playgrounds

Old turbine blades cannot be recycled for energy production but they can be reused for fun and aesthetics.

Eating one freshwater fish is like drinking a month's worth of forever chemicals-laced water

We need to pay more attention to what we eat -- and we definitely need stricter pollution regulations.

Over a quarter of water is lost through leakage. These small "AI pipebots" could fix that

In the not-too-distant future, AI pipebots could be patrolling inside our water pipes. They will ensure no drop of clean water leaks out.

The environment is once again on the priority list in Brazil

Deforestation rose 60% under his predecessor, the far-right leader Jair Bolsonaro. But things seem to be changing -- and fast.

Microplastics in the Mediterranean Sea have tripled in just 20 years

They are being accumulated as sediment with effects on marine life.

Conservation efforts in Antarctica aren’t enough to avoid biodiversity declines

Better management strategies could benefit most plants and animals