A new index that condenses the overall environmental impact of pollutants at a particular site into a single value has been developed. This unique number captures the health status of the territory in terms of the risk of the pollutants to animals and plants in ecosystems, human health and the long-term fate of the pollutants in the environment.

A recent study has described a simple method to screen the toxicity of materials used in consumer products. Using utility meter products as examples, the study found, for example, that stainless steel and polyvinyl chloride (PVC) had high toxicity potentials and suggests less toxic, but equally effective and priced, alternatives that could be used instead.

A technique that can detect the array of pesticides bees might be exposed to has been developed in Poland. The simplicity, speed and small sample sizes required for screening makes this technique an improvement over other methods, say the researchers behind its development.

A more efficient method for sorting plastic electronics waste containing harmful chemicals is proposed by a new study. The method combines two analytical techniques that together can quickly and accurately detect levels of flame retardants in plastics used by the electronics industry.

Researchers have developed a technique to recover indium, an important raw material with limited supply, from liquid crystal display (LCD) screens. The method could contribute to a resource-efficient, circular economy.

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Pedestrian scrambles, an idea championed by Henry Barnes in Denver, stop the flow of traffic and allow pedestrians to cross the street in all directions.

A federal judge has ordered the Food and Drug Administration to make the morning-after pill available to teens without a prescription.

100,000 barrels per day and a tilting wellhead presage doomsday scenario, according to an industry insider.

An ancient, two-sided amulet uncovered in Cyprus contains a 59-letter inscription that reads the same backward as it does forward.

The spells are written in a mysterious language, but a few names of demons could be deciphered.

A historic moment for the energy industry — leading technology company Siemens abandons its nuclear division in favor of growing wind market.

This homemade facial scrub with pineapple and sugar is an anti-inflammatory beauty option with anti-aging properties.

Study finds that moisturizer with sunscreen isn't as effective as straight sunscreen.

But protecting your skin and the reefs is possible.

Student film "Battle Behind the Bottle" tells the story of the cork industry positive response to the “kick in the pants” screw tops and plastics gave it.

As construction begins on a 32-story prefab tower here in the U.S., Broad Sustainable Building Corp. is preparing for a similar project in China that will resul

Units in Dubai's wind- and solar-powered Dynamic Tower will sell for $30M — Dramamine not included.

Shawn James retired in his mid-40s and is living off the land, including building his own log cabin in the wilderness of Ontario.

A supplement derived from a tropical fern can offer extra defense against sun damage to the skin.

Environmental Working Group's newest sunscreen guide rates the safest sunscreens and calls out bad practices (like too-high SPFs.)

Is a bill that treats homelessness as a medical condition flawed? Or is it just what the doctor ordered?

NYC announces a scheme in which organic food waste will help to boost production of methane-rich biogas at the city's largest wastewater treatment plant.

Uncle Ben meets 'Blade Runner' in this wild vertical farming concept that also incorporates aquaculture, wind energy and 'algae facades.'

While they may lack a certain je ne sais quoi possessed by Rosie, there are machines out there wiling to clean your filthy windows and BBQ grill.

China has now given a face to its aggressive renewable energy goals — and man, is that face adorable. (It's a panda.)

Carefully managed fire is used as a tool to protect wildlands from invasive plants and other threats.

'If you see me, weep,' reads one of these so-called 'hunger stones.'

When people get together and share knowledge and resources, they can do wonders.

Technology projects a touchscreen onto your hand, clothes, a wall, or any surface, so you can operate your phone without removing it from your pocket.

Economists might like the idea, but the public doesn't seem to yet.

If a bad burn isn't motivation enough to use care when you're out in the sun, perhaps some government intervention will help.

As the U.S. struggles with an opioid epidemic, efforts like National Prescription Take Back Day are more valuable than ever.

Sierra Club claims success after year-long 'Clean up Dynergy' campaign

Oxybenzone, a common UV-filtering agent in sunscreens, linked to deformities and DNA damage in coral around the world.

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To fulfill his promise to become the 'Climate Change President,' Obama will have to channel his inner Harry Truman.

A student's desperate plea on a bathroom wall is met with powerful messages of support.

Don't have a bottle opener? Summer your inner MacGyver with these tips.

With DIY sunscreen recipes, you have no idea if you'll be protected from the sun's harmful rays.

These stunning busts are crafted using recycled circuit boards, CPUs, wiring, keyboards and other salvaged electronics.

From what the new labels mean to how to properly apply it, here are the essentials to help keep your skin healthy in the sun.

The Voynich Manuscript, an illustrated codex from Medieval times, has been baffling humans since 1912. Here's what we know about it.

Scientists from the Scripps Institution of Oceanography traveled out to a spot of sea 1,000 miles from shore and were sad to find plastic everywhere.

Ongoing research raises red flags — enough to suggest you shouldn't use it on kids.

Spontaneous by nature, desire paths are the most optimal way to get from point A to B as decided by pedestrians, not planners.

A prototype lunar rover that was sold to a scrapyard and reported by NASA to be lost has now been found.

Ingredients that have been used in Europe for years are still awaiting approval for use in the U.S.

The FDA has announced that it's cracking down on homeopathic products, especially ones for children and infants.