Long confined to regions with volcanic activity, the method of harnessing energy from the Earth promises to become much more versatile thanks to new technologies
A solar-powered electric vehicle, an at-home “multiscope,” an office bike that charges your devices and more were unveiled at the annual Las Vegas trade show
Stronger than plastic and tougher than glass, the resin-filled material is being exploited for smartphone screens, insulated windows and more
Entrepreneurs are using jewelry, fragrances and clothing to demonstrate what’s possible with repurposed carbon—and environmentalists have questions
With office usage hovering near 50 percent of pre-pandemic levels, cities are putting the underutilized space to new use growing food
To get more EVs on the road, these scientists are working to charge a car in the same time that it takes to fuel up at a gas station
The vehicles may change the agricultural landscape by scaling sustainability and increasing efficiency
From stories about rebounding species to dispatches about green innovations, <em>Smithsonian</em> magazine shares environmental practices that are working.
A proposed design looks to automatically adjust the exterior lighting on the Anholt Island building to the moonlight
In anticipation of future demand, several projects are underway in the region to produce this clean energy source
With a new photovoltaic panel, researchers harness sunshine to harvest energy and food together, taking advantage of the full light spectrum
For fiber and textile producers, the path to growing sustainable cotton, hemp and flax is complicated
Robert Sansone's research could pave the way for the sustainable manufacturing of electric vehicles that do not require rare-earth magnets
A sustainable option for what to do with our remains is trickling into popular consciousness
Back in the 19th century, coal was the nation's newfangled fuel source—and it faced the same resistance as wind and solar today
Specialized glass that keeps heat in during winter and lets it out during summer could make buildings much more efficient
Nearly a dozen companies are betting on computer-controlled, airborne wind energy to electrify the future
An enzyme-based recycling technology is poised to go commercial, but questions about cost and scalability linger
The innovative project is a win for water, energy, air and climate
These trailblazers are dreaming up a future with cell-cultured breastmilk, energy-saving windows and more
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