Depending on where you live, there are some items that simply aren't recyclable, including varieties of paper, glass and plastic. Check with your city service provider to know specifics, but here ...

Bioremediation is a fascinating area to explore if you are interested in ecology, ecosystems, and nature restoration. This is the process by which we use plants, bacteria, or fungi to clean up ...

Scientists have discovered the connection between car fumes and lung cancer. The new study uncovered how fine particulate matter smaller than 2.5 micrometers, known as PM2.5, triggers lung cancer ...

Gerald Corsi / Getty Images The wingspan of a wandering albatross (Diomedea exulans) measures up to 12 feet across, which makes it the largest extant bird on Earth in terms of wingspan. This helps ...

Factoring in everything from land use to pesticides, water consumption, and emissions, here are the environmental impacts of oat milk vs. almond milk.

Known as the jewels of the rainforest, these tiny, vibrantly colored, and highly poisonous frogs can cause death or serious discomfort to unwary victims. Their gorgeous exterior is not just about ...

Pollinators aren’t the only bugs that can help your garden. Learn what beneficial insects can do for your garden and how to coexist with them.

Textiles are recyclable. Here's some important info on how to recycle your old clothes, sheets, towels, and more—plus, smart and eco-friendly ways to repurpose them.

Artush / Getty Images The largest alligator ever measured was 15 feet, nine inches long, and weighed in at 1,011.5 pounds. This gator was caught in Mill Creek, a tributary of a river in Alabama ...

Because one human’s reeking stinky cheese is another man’s treasure, we present the world's most malodorous. Enjoy these top 17 stinky cheeses.

Palm oil is technically vegan. The product itself is plant-based and doesn't contain any animal products. In fact, it's even common in certified vegan foods like some vegetable oil spreads (aka ...

Thick walls and foundations are key to building a Passive House. lusia599 / Getty Images Windows are double or triple glazed to prevent the escape of heat (or, in the summer, penetration of heat ...