Early experiments suggest that reprogramming plant immune receptors could one day slash the world’s dependence on nitrogen ...

Scientists explore the potential of sinking timber to the cold, oxygen-free Arctic Ocean floor to lock away carbon dioxide ...

Scientists say coral fisheries could sustainably provide thousands of additional meals per square kilometer. But it requires ...

As clean energy surges, utilities that once urged restraint may sometimes need to reward households for using ...

Green roofs can capture nearly all the microplastic particles that contaminate rainwater in modern cities, according to a new study. The findings add to the list of benefits of green roofs, which have ...

Let the best of Anthropocene come to you. Situating solar panels on grasslands can boost grass growth by 20% on average—and as much as 90% in some areas—during dry periods. This new research from ...

Let the best of Anthropocene come to you. Ultra-bright white paints are the go-to when it comes to cooling buildings. Those paints work by reflecting as much of the sun as they can. An international ...

Let the best of Anthropocene come to you. Researchers have employed an unlikely organism—fungi—to make a new type of biodegradable battery. The new 3D-printed fungal battery produces enough ...

In a new spin on green electronics, researchers have made a biodegradable electronic circuit board from tree leaves. Such leaf-based electronics, or “leaftronics” as the team from Dresden University ...

As hurricanes, droughts, and wildfires get more intense, it is increasingly clear that combating climate change will need every tool we have in our belt. One of those is capturing carbon dioxide (CO 2 ...

Let the best of Anthropocene come to you. Efforts are underway all around the world to capture carbon dioxide from the atmosphere and store it. Trees, of course, are naturals at this. Over their ...

Let the best of Anthropocene come to you. Carbon emissions from clothes laundering are at an all-time high, and between 16 and 35 percent of microplastics generated worldwide come from laundry. Over ...