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These DIY projects will have you see plastic bottles in completely new ways.

In his commencement speech at Washington University, Energy Secretary Chu encouraged graduates to "Do something that matters. Help save the world."

Administration stimulus spending has jump-started an unstoppable EV revolution, says President Obama. Because of the Recovery Act, the cars will plummet in cost

When Hurricane Dorian hit the Bahamas, this rescuer opened her home to nearly 100 dogs.

The International Garden Photographer of the Year honors 16 photographers for their macro images of plants and animals.

What happens when railway station buildings are no longer used? Here are 10 being used for restaurants, museums, homes and more.

Companies are salvaging ugly fruits and vegetables and making artisanal foods from what would traditionally have been tossed.

Toronto Blue Jays pitcher Blake McFarland says he just wants to make cool things.

DNA found in chewed birch pitch helps scientists recreate image, but it's also unraveling other Stone Age secrets.

As Norway's Lendbreen ice patch melts, an ancient highway is revealed.

We have a new, official word for all that gym wear you're seeing everywhere these days.

Ditch those store-bought products with microbeads and make your own with natural exfoliants like poppy seeds, grits and salt.

The ability of royal jelly to help heal wounds is yet another great reason to love (and save) the bees.

A new study from a team of ornithologists shows how urban living affects the health of American crows.

Video shows a majestic murmuration of starlings flying across a beautiful Irish sky.

They make for winter wonderlands, but snowstorms can be dangerous and disruptive events. We take a look at storms that hit the East Coast hard.

Acoustic engineer Trevor Cox is on a mission to identify the most wondrous sounds on Earth.

The brewery in New York state uses local energy, grows its own ingredients, composts – and even more.

At NuVu, students solve complex problems by focusing on imagination and constructive feedback.

Curt Novara uses salvaged wood from the Motor City’s abandoned homes to build one-of-a-kind guitars.

Adapting employees’ skills and roles to the post-pandemic ways of working will be crucial to building operating-model resilience.

Spanish consumers continue to face the financial impact of COVID-19 and to cut back on spending across categories.

UK consumers are worried about the economy during the COVID-19 crisis, but less so than in prior weeks.

As COVID-19 progresses and some regions begin to reopen, US consumer sentiment is mixed, with many consumers unsure of the future. The next normal is beginning to emerge, and consumers indicate some of their behavioral changes may stick long-term.

Dutch consumers are concerned about the duration of the COVID-19 crisis and its consequences for the Dutch economy and public health.

Portuguese consumers are concerned about the health of family members and the economy as a result of COVID-19 and are cutting back on spending.

It is best not to flush medicine, as pharmaceuticals and personal care products are detectable in almost all water systems.

Products containing antimicrobials are almost always more hazardous than their traditional counterparts and tend to be loosely regulated.

Crazy for Coconuts: Ford and The Scotts Miracle-Gro Company Research Using Coconut Fibers in Vehicles

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Learn which plants will flourish during the fall season in your particular region of the United States.

Just because it’s cold outside doesn’t mean your passion for gardening needs to hibernate.

50 years worth of data went into making this stunningly detailed moon map.

Cash can keep you out of debt, but credit and debit cards are so convenient. Here are 8 times to definitely use one over the other.

Laleh Mohmedi transforms her young child's meals into memorable cartoon characters as a way to encourage healthy eating.

Marshall Dostal was using fry grease to fuel his cars before taking it another step to create Further soap.

A Canadian company and a partner are the latest to defraud an EPA system designed to bring more renewable fuels into the market.

Amazonian jungles reveal the secret of El Dorado's wealth -- biochar.

Mad science? By combining the brains of two different species, one scientist hopes to create a hybrid bird which can be taught to sing.

Scientists are beginning to unravel the mystery of how caddisfly silk stays sticky underwater, and it could lead to the development of a wet Band-Aid.

Sunlight in the form of fuel? A breakthrough new discovery brings science one step closer to creating clean hydrogen fuel using only water and sunlight.

Although nanorobots made of DNA have been developed before, these spiders can move over greater distances and follow complex commands.

Metallic python is the latest in a series of robot snakes designed to inspect tight spaces, disarm bombs and locate disaster survivors.

Researchers say the mutant mice study could increase our understanding of perception systems.