The advances of the industrial revolution, the technological revolution, and the information age have led many human beings to live as if the world is a free buffet of resources. At the same time, ...

Since the dawn of civilization, humans have used wood as a primary building material. Strong, bountiful, easy to shape—its suitability for construction is well-established. In comparison, timber has ...

As the U.S. considers alternative sources of clean power to wean itself off fossil fuels, offshore wind energy (OWE) has emerged as a promising option with tremendous potential. However, like many ...

Known for its natural beauty, the US state of Wyoming may soon be known for something buried beneath its stunning topography: An estimated 2.34 billion metric tons of rare earth minerals (REMs), which ...

Canadian registered nurse Janna Greir always loved the idea of living in the country and operating a small farm, but her hopes to become a first-generation farmer seemed dim until she discovered a new ...

A new green energy craze is sweeping through Germany. Tiny solar power plants are popping up on balconies across the country, giving citizens the ability to take power directly from the sun and into ...

Day after day, the Sun provides the heat and light that allows life to flourish on Earth. Its powerful rays impact the wind, clouds, ocean currents, and countless other essential activities on the ...

Going to school in Scotland may have never been so exciting. During any school morning rush hour, one can hear children laughing, bells ringing, and music booming from a speaker while a vibrantly ...

Through some of Europe’s most stunning countryside, an epic 167-mile story flows—a story of how courage, determination, and sacrifice by ordinary people saved one of the continent’s last surviving ...

As wildfires burn with unprecedented intensity, heat waves strain power grids, and droughts disrupt food systems, one thing has become painfully clear: Humanity may be running out of time. Despite ...

An ancient Korean condiment known as jugyeom may be the world’s most expensive salt. In its most potent and expensive form, jugyeom has a distinct purple color and comes with a price tag of $100 per 8 ...

They say home is where the heart is, but for someone’s heart to be at home they need to feel safe and secure. What happens when that safety and security are upended? What happens when natural ...