Jul 31, 2013 12:37PM
The International Society for Horticultural Science has named the elderberry its 2013 Herb of the Year.
Honestly, she’s not always texting! A third of middle-school students do schoolwork and play learning games on mobile apps, says Verizon.
The American Chestnut was wiped out by disease by the 1950s, but a blight-resistant variety offers hope of its resurgence.
Pioneering California programs such as “Grow Your Jeans” connect an eco-network, from fiber producers at the sheep farm up through clothing makers and consumers.
Newly invented pipes can be laid under asphalt roads to trap heat, transforming blacktopped streets into giant solar collectors.
They don’t get much press, but declining populations of wild bees and other insects pollinate twice as well as domestic honeybees.
Jun 28, 2013 12:00PM
Scientists have found that female rats fed a poor diet had passed on DNA alterations that compromised the health of their offspring.
Researchers have found that strawberries kick into action a protein called Nrf2 that helps protect against cardiovascular problems.
The surprising new strategy for fighting the deadly surge in hospital-acquired infections is the presence of copper. When placed in intensive care units, it cut the problem by half.
Does composting feel like too much trouble? Check out convenient innovations like biodegradable packaging and indoor composters—then pitch in to help cut U.S. methane gas emissions by a quarter.
