Great apes—including humans—laugh with a similar noise pattern Posted July 29, 2026 Other great apes laugh in a similar way to humans, a new study has found. Just like us, they chuckle in a rhythmic pattern, suggesting they had a common ancestor …
Extreme heat warning issued in the U.K. Posted July 21, 2026 An extreme heat warning has been issued across parts of the U.K., with water safety experts urging people to take care when cooling off in rivers, lakes, and coastal waters. Th…
Africa’s clean energy projects face financing barrier from credit rating rules Posted July 18, 2026 Billions of dollars have been pledged for Africa's clean energy transition, yet many renewable energy projects across the continent are still failing to get off the ground…
Global resurgence of mangroves offers hope in the fight against coastal erosion Posted July 15, 2026 They were once among the world's most threatened ecosystems, but now mangrove forests are showing signs of recovery, according to a new study. Research from Tulane University rele…
Energy, water use, and pollution of AI and data centers rival most countries Posted July 4, 2026 The environmental footprint of data centers already rivals some of the world's largest countries, according to a United Nations University report, which also pred…
Scientists suggest pigeons use their liver to find their way Posted June 30, 2026 Whether they’re rummaging through grass in a park or scuttling along pavements on the hunt for crumbs, pigeons seem to fit right in busy London. …
Some brands say their jeans are eco-friendly. Here’s how to find a pair that’s actually sustainable Posted June 28, 2026 Your favorite pair of jeans may have traveled around the world through cotton farms, dye houses, wash facilities, and factories before ending up in your closet. The denim may have…
Heat wave empties roads and markets in north India as some farmers turn to nighttime work Posted June 21, 2026 Roads and markets have emptied during afternoons, and some farmers have switched to nighttime work to avoid scorching temperatures as a heat wave grips large part…
Animal welfare groups say 3 South African zoo elephants are depressed and sue to move them Posted June 18, 2026 The mental well-being of three elephants in a zoo in South Africa is the subject of an unusual court case, with animal welfare groups saying they are depressed and should be moved…
Parasite threatens to halve Canberra’s bee population Posted June 7, 2026 Over a thousand beehives in Australia's capital, Canberra, have been wiped out by the Varroa mite, according to local biosecurity officers. The parasite has now s…