Feb 28, 2020 09:30AM
Researchers find women who consume a diet high in refined carbohydrates—particularly added sugars and processed grains—are more likely to develop insomnia.
Palau is the first country in the world to ban ecologically harmful sunscreens containing oxybenzone and octinoxate.
Canada-based Harbour Air has launched the first successful test flight of an all-electric aircraft.
Jan 31, 2020 09:30AM
Research finds that certain mind-body therapies significantly reduce pain and the use of opioids in people suffering from acute pain.
Celery has some of the highest levels of antifungal properties, as well as high levels of nutritional lipids, protein, vitamin C, copper, zinc and phosphorous.
Qigong, a traditional Chinese massage technique and movement practice, may offer hope for children with autism spectrum disorder.
In 1969, there were only 100 South American fur seals and sea lions along the coastline of Lima, but that has increased to more than 8,000 today, thanks to local fishermen.
A drought-plagued Kenyan region is using a new, solar-powered, desalination plant from the international nonprofit GivePower to obtain clean water.
Toronto startup Flash Forest is using aerial drones to plant trees 10 times faster than human planters with a goal of 1 billion trees by 2028.
The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) reaffirms the importance of the Earth Charter as an ethical framework for sustainable development.
Dec 30, 2019 09:30AM
Eating and drinking fermented probiotic dairy products such as yogurt, kefir, cheese and sour cream reduces the risk of heart disease for women, report researchers.
Scientists warn that as the Earth gets hotter, sea turtle hatchlings worldwide are expected to trend dangerously female, potentially ending reproduction of the species.
The International Energy Agency predicts that renewable energy will surpass coal as the world’s leading source of electricity by 2030.
Climate risks may cause home values to fall significantly; banks to stop lending to flood-prone communities; and towns to lose tax money needed to build seawalls and other protections.
Middle-aged and older adults that live in greener neighborhoods have a lower risk of metabolic syndrome.
Each airline passenger produces about three pounds of trash per flight. British design firm PriestmanGoode has refashioned the economy meal tray, replacing plastic with renewable materials.
