A synthetic mussel that sits on the shore and records the temperature is not the most glamorous use of robotic technology, but it’s one that has given its creator, a very real picture of the consequences of global warming.
Examining Candles, from Soy to Beeswax
Recycled Art Meets Mexican Tradition
Is the waste-to-energy industry environmentally friendly or recycling’s foe?
Gimme (Green) Shelter: Animal rescue groups nationwide are reducing their eco paw prints.
Packing Power: Fuel cells get smaller, and smarter.
A conservation group in Cancun, Mexico, is using oil-industry technology—and military helicopters—to track pollution in the underground waters of the Yucatan Peninsula.
Stash your lunch in these alternatives to plastic bags.
The Kid-Safe Chemical Act finally calls for strict testing and regulation of chemicals before they leach into the marketplace.
The Union of Concerned Scientists celebrates 40 years of bringing science from the lab to the laypeople.
