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Dell has partnered with experts at The Conservation Fund and Carbonfund.org to replant formerly forested areas in need of restoration, with a goal of half a mil

'Liturgusa algorei' one of 19 new species identified in the tropical forests of Central and South America.

The Brain of Things smart home will turn your home into a robot.

The rise of the robots appears to be carefully timed, because it's political, not technological.

The constantly connected computer in your pocket makes it irrelevant.

Following a major investment in a prefab homebuilder, it's clear that Amazon is serious about voice-controlled smart homes.

MIT's Biomimetics department releases video of Mini Cheetah robots frolicking in the leaves.

This giant Galapagos tortoise will "retire" from a successful mating program that helped the species rebound from very small numbers.

Ants determine if a newcomer is a friend or foe based on how certain chemical markers are decoded in their brain — and getting along is the default setting.

･ First introduction for a geothermal power plant ･ Enhancing the operation and performance of power generating facilities in close cooperation with customers

･ Combined cycle operations scheduled to begin in November 2023 ･ Total plant output to increase 50%, from the current 600 MW to 900 MW

Some urban parks are a spot of green in a landscape of gray concrete and steel, the only spot for blocks and blocks with trees and grass. Atlanta has lots of tr

With more than 131 acres, Grant Park is a giant greenspace that provides a natural foil to urban living.

Ask these 6 daily quarantine questions to make sure you're doing OK and taking care of yourself.

A llama antibody that fights infections could help humans in the fight against the coronavirus.

A closer look at yellowing leaves on plants can help gardeners get to the root of the problem.

Ants offer a surprisingly effective alternative to synthetic pesticides, according to a new research review.

What can a farmer do about 7-ton elephants that steal crops? Intimidate them with an insect that weighs a tenth of a gram.

Farms that grow food in arid deserts, without groundwater or fossil fuels, could be the future of agriculture.

The insects may have started farming millions of years before humans developed agriculture.

With a little help from a famous seventh-generation orchardist, I narrow down some of the best varieties to plant for a backyard orchard.

Picnic plunder is just one of ants' many talents.

Researchers have improved the process by which plants get rid of toxic compounds, and this improves their overall growth.

The Davis Museum at Wellesley College will remove 120 pieces of art that were created or donated by immigrants.

A $2.5 billion investment in a renewable energy hub will bring about 2/3 of the power that the nuclear plant once did.

A new study finds dramatic benefits locally from shutting down coal plants.

NASA’s projects are radically redesigning passenger aircraft to reduce fuel use and pollution.

The Virgin Galactic founder envisions a near-future where space travel is as easy (and luxurious) as first-class air travel.

A law in Washington state makes it the first state to legalize human composting, and now the first facility is being built.

Whatever your intent, the statistics show you're probably only using those reusable bags once.

Scientists are at a loss to explain why infants seem largely resistant to the coronavirus, but new studies are providing clues.

A turtle's shell is a lot more fragile than it looks, which is we need to stop looking at it as a suit of armor.

With more than 150,000 illustrations of life here on Earth, the Biodiversity Heritage Library is a free, global library is full of history, myths and legends.

Endangered blue whales return to the sub-Antarctic island of South Georgia.

New research about relationships backs up this age-old adage.

Blood snow not only looks sinister, it contributes to a feedback loop that accelerates warming.

As sea ice melts at the poles, increasingly more sunlight hits the seafloor, allowing algae to thrive in ecosystems once dominated by invertebrates.

Ohio voters just passed the Lake Erie Bill of Rights, and it could help to save the pollution-choked Great Lake.

From Venus flytraps to pitcher plants and bladderworts, explore the wonderfully weird world of carnivorous plants.

These bioluminescent gnat larvae fool their prey by beautifully imitating the night sky inside of caves.

A spooky face emerges from the sun's corona in this image captured by NASA's Solar Dynamics Observatory.

The electric pressure cooker is taking home cooks by storm, and it's good for creating hot meals quickly on a cold day.

Get your party prep done quicker with these recipes for the Instant Pot.

Marisa McClellan's latest recipe book, "The Food in Jars Kitchen," shows people how to use what's already in their pantry.

Researchers have discovered that spending time in a forest — aka “forest bathing” — can do wonders for both mind and body.

Here's what you need to know about a Japanese plant called ashtabi known for anti-aging properties. We even tell you how to grow it.

Are you an insect magnet? Whether you need extra protection for your garden or your skin, these herbs and flowers are nature's insect repellents.

Companion planting offers plants enhanced nutrition, shade, weed protection and more. Here's what to to plant together in your vegetable and flower gardens.