Find uplifting stories about heroes, innovations, and solutions
87 results for "environmental science"
%2Ffile%2Fattachments%2Forphans%2F20260218_172147_474465.jpg)
Scientists are using stoneflies and tadpoles to monitor Table Mountain's hidden rivers. The ancient mountain works like a giant sponge, slowly filtering water that feeds Cape Town long after the rain stops.
Australian scientists have created a microscopic "cage" that captures the toughest water pollutants on Earth, removing up to 98% of PFAS chemicals from drinking water. The reusable technology could finally tackle forever chemicals that existing filters can't catch.
Countries with targeted climate policies are cutting carbon emissions significantly faster than those without them. A groundbreaking study analyzing nearly 4,000 policies shows these efforts prevented 3 billion tons of CO₂ in 2022 alone.
Scientists in Chennai tracked a sea turtle that returned to the exact same beach three times in one nesting season, proving these ancient mariners have incredible memory. The discovery could help protect critical nesting sites along India's coast.
Scientists just created the most detailed 3D forest scans ever recorded, measuring over 200,000 trees across three continents to track how forests fight climate change. The groundbreaking data will help satellites monitor Earth's forests more accurately than ever before.
Scientists created an AI model that predicts which freshwater fish need help before they become endangered, analyzing 52 risk factors across 10,000 species worldwide. The breakthrough could save fish populations while they're still thriving.
New research proves beaver dams didn't cause major Quebec floods, overturning court decisions that blamed the animals. The study offers hope for better river management that protects both communities and vital ecosystems.
Scientists created an AI system that removes clouds from satellite photos, revealing hidden farmland, forests, and cities below with stunning clarity. The breakthrough could help track climate change and disasters in real time, especially in cloudy tropical regions.
Musical ecologist and rapper Louis VI says humans are evolutionarily wired to understand nature's sounds, but modern life has drowned them out. His TED talk explores reconnecting with the "overwhelming chorus of aliveness" we've forgotten how to hear. #
Scientists just discovered we've been dramatically underestimating how well forests protect communities from devastating floods. A new study reveals the standard method used for decades has missed a crucial piece of the puzzle.
Scientists discovered a natural compound from olive oil that makes old pesticides work again against crop-destroying beetles, using 80% less chemicals. The breakthrough could save Europe's struggling oilseed rape industry while dramatically reducing farm pesticide use.
Google just opened applications for a $30 million global challenge seeking the next Nobel-level scientific discoveries powered by artificial intelligence. The fund targets breakthrough research in health, environmental science, and crisis response.
A company fighting western droughts just increased snowfall by charging the air with electricity instead of spraying chemicals into clouds. The breakthrough could help millions facing water shortages without the health concerns of traditional cloud seeding.
Gary Tabor spent decades proving that saving animals isn't just about protecting parks—it's about connecting them. His work has helped protect 24 million acres of wildlife corridors and changed how the world thinks about conservation.
Scientists created a breakthrough database that helps satellites spot plastic pollution in the ocean by analyzing how different plastics reflect light. The tool could revolutionize cleanup efforts by tracking debris across vast ocean areas that were previously impossible to monitor.
A massive solar project in Nevada's Mojave Desert didn't destroy the landscape—it brought a rare plant back to life. By preserving the desert soil instead of scraping it clean, developers created conditions for a dormant species to flourish.
Researchers have discovered ocean currents are channeling fresh water to a new region off Australia, revealing how our planet adapts to changing climate patterns. The finding helps scientists better understand the ocean's global circulation system.
Scientists created a new water filter that removes dangerous PFAS chemicals more than 1,000 times better than current filters, offering hope for cleaning up contaminated water supplies. The breakthrough technology works in minutes instead of hours.
Scientists just created the most detailed map ever of America's hidden water reserves, revealing enough groundwater to fill the Great Lakes 13 times over. The breakthrough could help communities better manage their most precious resource.
Scientists created the most detailed map ever of where farm emissions come from, pinpointing solutions crop by crop and region by region. The breakthrough gives communities the exact information they need to reduce emissions where it matters most.
Showing 20 of 87