New research has provided the first conclusive evidence that microplastics ingested by marine wildlife can transfer toxic pollutants to their tissues. The researchers studied lugworms fed on PVC particles contaminated with either widespread marine pollutants or plastic additives and found that these 'earthworms of the sea' absorbed the chemicals into their gut tissue, which reduced their ability to perform essential functions.

Underground trains are among the most widely used public transport systems in cities worldwide. A study investigating the chemical composition and source of particles in Barcelona subway stations found that a new station design, with sliding doors that separate the platform from the tunnel and good ventilation, reduced the concentration of fine particulate matter (PM2.5) by over 50% compared with older station designs.

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Passengers acted swiftly to save a visually impaired man who had fallen off a platform near an Atlanta public transit rail line.

Rise of the robosexuals: What will it mean for our human relationships?

The catastrophic collapse of the massive West Antarctic Ice Sheet is underway.

Whole wheat beats white bread sales for the first time.

Study of grocery store containers finds PFAS chemicals in two-thirds of containers tested, and Whole Foods' salad bar containers were the most problematic.

Scientists have known this for a while now, but new research gives us more information about why kangaroos are so much more efficient than cows.

The O'Neill Passive House, America's first passive house retrofit project, requires as much energy to operate as a standard hair dryer.

Passive solar is pretty simple. The solar part is obvious: It refers to the sun. The passive part means it works without any mechanical devices, added energy in

The basic principles are pretty straightforward, but getting all the details right can be challenging. Probably the biggest issue is finding the right combinati

As the Senate votes to give the FDA more power, read what those in the know are saying about it.

You have until Aug. 28 to get your lifetime National Park Service senior pass at the lower rate of $10.

University of Oregon architecture student Cameron Huber scores the top spot (and $2,000) in Hammer & Hand's beauty and brawn-seeking perFORM Design Competition.

The amendment, part of a pending transportation bill, marks the Gulf Coast's 'most important conservation victory in a decade,' advocates say.

It's well-known that secondhand smoke is bad for our health, but it's also dangerous for our furry friends.

Take the quiz to win 4 tickets and VIP access to one of the band's end-of-the-year shows in Atlanta.

The European Union has banned bee-harming neonicotinoids. The policy is expected to come into full force by the end of 2018.

When fingerprints fail, a map of your brainwaves could help keep your cyberworld safe.

If you're careful, if you're vigilant, if you're nimble enough, you can stay safe online with better passwords.

Made with almond milk, these new ice cream flavors from Ben & Jerry's pack some surprises.

With the passing of its first major milestone, NASA is on track to replace its highly toxic fuel with a greener, more efficient one.

The U.S. Green Building Council announces that a not-too-shabby 20,000 residential building projects have been bestowed with LEED for Homes certification and t

Bryan Cranston — the actor behind "Breaking Bad," television's favorite chemistry teacher-turned-meth manufacturer — appears at Dwell on Design to discuss

The Passive House Institute and the Passive House Institute US are making news this week as standards change and they diverge further.

CEO of Interface and author of 'Confessions of a Radical Industrialist' leaves an eco-legacy.

As one of America's youngest and brightest social entrepreneurs, Beth Doane launched her first fashion company at age 22, created a consulting firm focused on s

New study from researchers at Stanford challenges the idea that your lifelong pursuit is just buried inside you somewhere.

The British Ecological Society annual photography competition celebrates both flora and fauna.

In "The Passage," a family recounts past adventures and explores the meaning of kinship on a grand Alaskan journey.

More ships are navigating the perilous, frigid Northwest Passage through the Arctic Ocean, with large passenger vessels soon to join them.

Passion fruit can be made sweet or savory, used as an ingredient in a dessert or a main dish, and even juiced. Here's how to pick, cut and eat passion fruit.

If you want paper or plastic in NYC, plan on sharing a few more nickels. The fee goes into effect on Oct. 1, 2016.

Passing someone a sexually transmitted infection is viewed as worse than giving them the flu — even if the flu turns out to be fatal, a new study finds.

Vidcode is challenging stereotypes and turning more girls into techies.

Watch street magician Andrew Mayne knock people's socks off with these eight stunts.

In the U.K., magnetic north and true north are about to be in perfect alignment.

WHO says "immunity passports" certifying that people are immune to the coronavirus are premature since we don't know if they will work.

Learn more about those weird-looking thingamabobs down there.