Sara Kiley Watson

A wave of unconventional coolers are making their way to the air-conditioning market—and aiming to dial down its emissions.

Millions of people ride amusement park rides every year with few serious injuries—but experts say a few precautions still matter.

Americans trashed around 309 pounds of plastic wrappers, bottles, and bags per person in 2021, 95% of which ended up in landfills, waterways, or as microplastics.

The answer goes back at least 20 million years.

From chomping down on water-rich prey to very salty pee.

They can help in sweltering temperatures, but an icy drink is not for everyone.

There's some science behind the viral trend—but not a ton.

Small jaws mean big problems for modern humans.

Exclusive: Cove has developed a fiber-based bottle platform that is designed to be recycled like paper. They plan to make million of units.

Fortera bolts on their tech to existing cement plants to create a greener product. Here's why it caught Microsoft's eye.

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How Joseph Pilates went from circus performer to exercise expert.

Heat pumps can save you about $370 per year and are good for the planet.

Jim Pollard is bringing bison bones, fossilized mammoth poop, and more to Blue Earth's 3,000 residents.

Planette is harnessing AI to offer financial institutions and other firms intelligence about what the weather will do over the next few months.

Is Fake Sugar Bad for Brains? Sweet additives like saccharin and aspartame might fast-track cognitive decline.

How Much Alcohol Are Chimps Imbibing?: Researchers have discovered how much alcohol chimps are getting out of their fermented fruit snacks.

How Rodents Spread Across the Earth: One of the strangest things that unites them comes down to the thumbnail.

The Surprising Fragility of Shark Teeth: These gnashers may be no match for ocean acidity, as climate change gives marine pH a kick.

These Bats Are Fond of Cuddling: One of the largest and most formidable hunters in the world of bats also appears to be one of the cuddliest.