Earth Microbiome Project Seeks to Map Planet’s Microbial Diversity

A new study outlines the “crazy idea” that led to a project described by one scientist as the “Google database for microbes.”

UK's new ‘accelerator on a chip’ could revolutionize medical care

Researchers at Stanford University are developing a linear accelerator that is the size of a chip — instead of two miles long — and it could herald a medical breakthrough.

New Zealand considering special visas for climate refugees

New Zealand is thinking about "an experimental humanitarian visa category" for people uprooted from their homes because of climate change.

World's quickest laser pulse can track electrons in slow motion

Scientists have shortened X-ray pulses so dramatically that they can watch electrons move at a glacial pace.

Scientists elevate quantum dot solar cell world record

Researchers have established a new world efficiency record for quantum dot solar cells, at 13.4 percent.

Greenhouse gas concentrations surge to new record

Over the last 800,000 years, pre-industrial atmospheric CO2 content remained below 280 ppm, but it has now risen to the 2016 global average of 403.3 ppm.

Stem Cells From Young Donors Could Combat Frailty in Old Age

While far from an anti-aging cure, injections of ‘master regulator’ stem cells show promise in fighting symptoms of frailty.

Exoplanet-Hunting Survey Discovers Three More Giant Alien Worlds

Using data from the SuperWASP survey, an international team of astronomers has identified two new "hot Saturns" and one "Super-Neptune".

Chile Bans Plastic Bags in 100+ Coastal Areas

Chilean President signed a bill Wednesday that prohibits the sale of single-use plastic bags in 102 coastal villages and towns in a bid to stop the build-up of ocean plastic.

World’s First Hydrogen Fueled Train Creates its Own Power

With water being its only emission, this groundbreaking new transit system in China emits no pollutants and creates its own power.

New Zealand Government Announces Plan to Plant 1 Billion Trees

The government of New Zealand has just unveiled an ambitious set of environmental policies that are destined to take an aggressive stance against climate change in the future.

Saudi Arabia announces plan for a megacity powered by renewables

Saudi Arabia just announced plans for a futuristic megacity Neom, that will span 10,000 square miles and three countries. The nation is calling out to innovators, scientists, and dreamers to form an aspirational society to pioneer next-gen technologies.

Italy seeks to phase out coal power plants by 2025

The Italian Industry Minister announced that by 2025, the country seeks to phase out coal power plants.

Here are humanity’s best ideas on how to store energy

The plans, the prototypes, the power-pumping: These batteries are hints of the future.

These Endangered Wildlife Photos Are Artistic Masterpieces 

Human’s impact on nature is unmistakable, from vast swaths of lost forest to heaps of trash on beaches. Before these species go extinct one photographer is trying to document these species facing the struggle before it’s too late.