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Cities are the new laboratories of evolution
Usually, we think of evolution as happening in remote, isolated, or pristine places. But new findings suggest that scientists can’t understand present-day evolution without grappling with the urban landscape.
How cattle could help to slow malaria’s spread
New research reveals a link between livestock and the regional spread of malaria in India.
Restoring big plant-eating mammals could help fight climate change
Across the Arctic, climate change has encouraged the growth of shrubs that accelerate regional warming — a process that can be reversed by the browsing of reindeer. Where else can big herbivores help keep Earth from overheating?
A genetic tweak in crops could reduce excess fertilizer use
Researchers discover a gene that, when turned off, could enable plants to absorb more phosphorus from the soil
Who’s Winning the Clean-tech Race?
You could be forgiven if you thought the European Union—historically a leader on low-carbon finance and policy efforts—would have a competitive edge in clean energy markets. But you would need to think again.
To upgrade energy efficiency, retrofit old buildings—with plants
Living walls on building facades could reduce heat loss to a similar degree as adding insulation
New white paint reflects up to 98% of the sun’s heat
With some simple chemical tweaks, cooling paint could more effectively reflect solar energy under a glaring sun.
Airplanes could cut emissions by being better wind-surfers
It’s a quick, safe and relatively simple way to save up to 16 percent of fuel burned on transoceanic flights while the industry waits for biofuels and electric craft
Ditching fossil fuels has little impact on portfolio performance, no matter the investment strategy
Now the bad news: taxing fossil fuel profits probably won’t pay for the green energy transition
Blending scrap tires with concrete rubble for sustainable, durable roads
Recycled road-making material could keep tons of waste out of landfills and reduce carbon dioxide emissions
