A study from Cornell University discovered that a particular purple “light fingerprint” could be indicative of ...

Microplastics have become a hot topic in environmental science — and a reliable source of alarming headlines. A new study reports a nifty approach to removing them using genetically engineered ...

When our analysis showed that what Westerners call a “hill” would generally qualify as a “mountain” in the rest of the country, many of you pleaded with us to do the same thing for water. Let’s see ...

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent six days a week. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. In the Czech Republic, a frozen lake’s emerald green ice is ...

After Indiana cornerback D'Angelo Ponds returned a pick six against Oregon, the city of Bloomington named a local pond after him. Jonathan Bachman / Getty Images D’Angelo Ponds announced himself to ...

The city is temporarily naming a body of water after the Hoosiers cornerback in the lead-up to the College Football Playoff national championship game. The city of Bloomington, Ind. found a creative ...

Jeffy Mai was the Associate Editor for Eater’s Midwest region, and has been covering Chicago’s dining scene for over a decade. The Eater Awards shine a spotlight on the restaurants and chefs who are ...

Lucy Clarke receives funding from Natural Environment Research Council (NERC) and Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) Green Recovery Challenge Fund Across Britain, ponds are ...

Claude Monet’s paintings of his garden in Giverny, particularly his water lily pond, are considered some of the world’s most beautiful and soothing works of art. Reproductions are ubiquitous, hung on ...

Algae oil is far less known than olive oil — the famously healthy Mediterranean diet star — but it’s getting increased attention for its own health benefits, taste and versatility. The cooking oil has ...