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The amount of concrete that goes into an average American home's basement wall could hold enough energy to meet the daily ...

An AI analysis shows that climate deniers increasingly use charts, data visuals, and academic design to appear trustworthy.

Researchers found only minor microbial differences between organic and conventional soils, suggesting that individual farming ...

A nanoengineered roof coating reflects 97% of sunlight, condenses dew, and could help fight heat and drought in ...

New research finds bacteria in more than 75% of global ocean samples equipped with enzymes that can break down PET—the plastic used in bottles.

Green roofs can capture nearly all the microplastic particles that contaminate rainwater in modern cities, according to a new study. The findings add to the list of benefits of green roofs, which have ...

There are hundreds of thousands of abandoned oil and natural gas wells in the U.S. These orphaned wells, most of them uncapped, create significant emissions and pose safety risks. Plugging the wells ...

Inside the phone or computer you are reading this story on is a fiberglass board bearing all the circuit chips, wires and other electronic components that make the device work. And every year, ...

Over 14 million tons of plastic litter ends up in the ocean every year, killing thousands of animals and birds that ingest it. Much of it ends up amassing in giant garbage patches and over time ...