A new type of metal-free battery non-toxic and safer across the board. It can also degrade on demand, paving the way for better recycling.

A new eco-friendly technique to upcycle metal waste into multi-purpose aerogels could be used for biomedical purposes and light-weight building materials.

Pushing for more chicken and less beef doesn't actually benefit the environment, research finds. People just eat more meat overall.

Groundwater wells supply drinking water to more than half of the world's population. But one in five is at risk of running dry.

The leftovers from making wine out of grapes have been considered useless. New research shows they may be a valuable source of health-enhancing compounds.

The whitest paint ever made could keep buildings cool enough to reduce the need for air conditioning, researchers say.

After watching plays, an art show, and presentations from children, adults showed greater concern about plastic and other garbage in the ocean.

New research determines the biggest water scarcity footprints among US diets. The top culprit is beef, but it's not alone on the list.

The way a water-splitting device gets more efficient over time could help make artificial photosynthesis a practical method for making hydrogen fuel.

A new bioplastic made from wood byproducts may help deal with the world's problem with plastic, which can take hundreds of years to degrade.