Science
A Closer Look at Nature's 3D-Printed Marvel: The Spider Web
What is a spider web made of? Scientists and engineers are fascinated by this sustainable design.
Frontiers
How Close Are We to Resurrecting Extinct Species?
Is an extinct species extinct forever? New advances may allow scientists to revive long-lost species.
Science
DNA Evidence Reveals Secrets of Ancient Mummy Collection
An ancient mummy provides clues about how people lived in China's Tarim Basin thousands of years...
Environmental Tech
What a Subglacial Lake Under Antarctica Can Teach Us
What's under Antarctica? A dynamic plumbing system of subglacial lakes. Let's take a closer look at...
Environmental Tech
Protecting Endangered Animals — and Earth's Future
A new book by Michelle Nijhuis covers the history of human efforts to save endangered animals...
Science
Green Tree Frogs’ Lungs Cancel Noise to Help Them Find Mates
Green tree frogs' lungs function as noise-cancelling headphones, blocking sound in an effort to help them...
Science
Prehistoric Rhino Fossils Reveal an Epic Past
A new study reveals details about a species of prehistoric rhino that lived in the Tibetan...
Environmental Tech
Sustainable Construction for the Future of Roads
Is sustainable construction the road to the future? What options do we have to make roads...
Environmental Tech
Polar Bears at Risk From Toxic Chemical Exposure
This article discusses polar bears at risk of falling victim to toxicants, as part of a...
Engineering
What Can Carbon Capture Technology Accomplish?
Carbon capture can't reverse climate change, but it's one part of the equation for reducing greenhouse...