Discarded phones, computers and other electronics contain valuable metals, including gold. Recovering those metals, however, often requires large amounts of chemicals that can create waste...

The world's oceans contain enormous amounts of magnesium, and scientists have developed a new method that could make it cheaper and more sustainable to...

The global boom in solar power is helping countries move toward cleaner energy, but it is also creating a growing waste problem. New research suggests...

People cannot always see the pollution they breathe, but a new study suggests that long-term exposure may leave traces inside the blood. Scientists found changes...

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From spears and the invention of the wheel to smartphones and robots, human societies have been building and using tools from the beginning. Human tool...

Rheumatoid arthritis can worsen even when patients are taking their medicine, and sometimes the reason for a flare is difficult to identify. New research suggests...

A small dinosaur bone discovered in Fukushima Prefecture more than 25 years ago is giving scientists new clues about the variety of plant-eating dinosaurs...

For many people living in Orange County, California, the American dream is starting to feel increasingly out of reach, especially when it comes to...

People living with rheumatoid arthritis may have another reason to pay attention to air quality. A large study from South Korea found that exposure to...

Around 15 years ago, I created a Facebook page for my cat, Sandi. Friends thought it was weird. Today, social media accounts for cats attract millions...