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Making Dirt Out of Dinner

Making Dirt Out of Dinner

New York City’s universities are turning kitchen scraps into compost

One gray morning last October, three students at Barnard College in New York City brought a bit of sunshine to their classmates with hot cocoa and a cheerful message about a stinky subject: composting. More…

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What Would You Do with Eight Million Gallons of Water Every Day?

What Would You Do with Eight Million Gallons of Water Every Day?

The MTA contemplates using groundwater as a geothermal energy source

Green is the New Black at Fashion Week

Green is the New Black at Fashion Week

From February 11th to 18th, New York City Fashion Week brought together the world’s best designers and brands to showcase the coming trends in Fall and Winter clothing.

Betting On Energy Breakthroughs

Betting On Energy Breakthroughs

Obama administration hopes high risk, high reward energy science brings revolutionary returns

Amateur Birders Become Scientists Online

Amateur Birders Become Scientists Online

Fledgling birding project is the next generation in citizen science

The Shocking Truth: Trees are Electric

The Shocking Truth: Trees are Electric

New circuits tap into electric currents generated by bigleaf maple trees

Researchers Make Hydrogen Fuel Progress

Researchers Make Hydrogen Fuel Progress

Study Shows Promising Chemical Hydrogen Storage System Can Be Recycled

Oil Fields: Predators’ Boon, Birds’ Bane

Oil Fields: Predators’ Boon, Birds’ Bane

Human infrastructure associated with oil field development gives some species an advantage over others.