News
2024-04-12T19:05:50Z
Lionfish may be beautiful, but they are devastating ecosystems across the Caribbean, where they have few predators. Now, divers are fighting back.
Sustainability
2024-02-08T18:02:17Z
Your average EV has six times more mineral content than a petrol- or diesel-powered vehicle. But what's the cost of mining all these metals?
Science
2023-12-26T20:00:15Z
Bangladesh was the first country to ban single-use plastic bags. Nearly two decades later, it's turning to jute as a suitable alternative to plastic.
News
2023-10-19T20:18:24Z
The market for cheap cosmetic procedures performed by so-called bag doctors is exploding across Asia. But at what cost?
News
2023-08-09T15:46:44Z
The invasive armored catfish made its way from Brazil about 20 years ago and has now overrun lakes and rivers across Mexico and the US.
News
2023-05-26T19:58:33Z
The Southwest is running out of water fast. Now, Nevada is imposing a ban on all "useless grass" — like those patches between the sidewalk and street.
News
2023-05-02T15:16:32Z
The British royals cost taxpayers about 300 million pounds a year, but it's argued they bring in far more in tourism and business. Are they worth it?
News
2022-12-29T14:12:29Z
Untreated wastewater from Faisalabad's hundreds of factories is polluting the water that is piped into people's homes.
News
2022-11-23T14:29:56Z
Flat-faced breeds like Frenchies, pugs, and English bulldogs are wildly popular, but they come with a long list of expensive health problems.
News
2022-10-26T14:19:09Z
In November, Qatar will host the Middle East's first World Cup. But preparing the tiny desert nation for the tournament came with a heavy human toll.
Science
2022-09-12T14:24:44Z
Invasive green crabs are ruining marine ecosystems. Environmentalists and chefs are trying to change that by encouraging people to eat and drink them.
News
2022-07-11T20:50:15Z
Some want Amsterdam's reputation to focus on its art and architecture, and that might mean closing the famous windows of the Red Light District.
Retail
2022-06-23T23:26:11Z
Juul once dominated the e-cigarette market. Now, the FDA has banned its products — but how did it come to this?
Science
2022-05-05T21:54:11Z
Plant-based dairy alternatives have been around for decades. But now, one California company is making real dairy without the cows.
Retail
2022-03-02T15:53:50Z
1% to 3% alcohol by volume naturally occurs in kombucha, or fermented tea. But the law only allows .5% ABV, so producers spend millions removing it.
News
2022-02-22T22:07:00Z
Videos show thousands of residents evacuating eastern Ukraine and crossing into Russia as fears grow that Putin is moving closer to war.
Retail
2022-01-10T19:52:02Z
The pandemic looked like it would make high heels a fashion staple of the past. But as restrictions lift, are Manolos making a comeback?
Retail
2021-11-04T19:36:36Z
Government policies helped bolster milk production for almost a century. But with rising costs and falling returns, small dairy farms are struggling.
Retail
2021-10-11T15:36:19Z
Victoria's Secret is the biggest lingerie retailer in the US. But it lost a share of the market as women looked for more body-positive brands.
Did Occupy Wall Street matter? We talked to insiders to find out how they feel about its legacy, ten years later.