Extra CO2 The Cause Of Dryland Greening Trends
Earth's drylands are getting greener. The phenomenon has been documented in satellite images over the last several years, but scientists haven't been able to explain the trend.
‘Groovy’ Condo Decorated In The 1970s On Market
A Chicago condo listed for $158,000 comes with a "groovy" and unusual feature -- the original decor from the early 1970s.
2015 Best Year For Existing Home Sales Since 2006
An unexpected boost in sales of previously owned homes in December wrapped up the best year since 2006.
NASA Shows Off First Flower Grown In Space
NASA astronaut and International Space Station Commander Scott Kelly has shared images of the first flower grown in space: a zinnia that recently came to bloom.
Chilean Low-Cost, Sustainable Housing Architect Wins Pritzker Prize
The 2016 Pritzker Architecture Prize has been awarded to Chilean architect Alejandro Aravena, who built his career on designing low-cost, sustainable housing with speed and financial efficiency.
Remains Of 400-Million-Year-Old Tropical Forest Found In Norway
An ancient tropical forest found in Svalbard, a Norwegian archipelago in the Arctic Ocean, may explain one of the most dramatic climatic shifts in Earth's history.
U.S. Takes Community Approach To Solar Power
The U.S. national grid could be greener with the advancement of solar power for low- to moderate-income households, the White House said.
Baby’s Head Reattached After ‘Internal Decapitation’
An Australian boy, 16 months old, had the bones between his head and neck successfully re-attached following a car accident.
Fish Oil May Prevent Schizophrenia, Other Psychotic Disorders
Fish oil, either by eating a fish or taking a supplement my help to prevent the onset of psychosis and psychotic conditions in teenagers and young adults.
Drug That Dramatically Lowers Cholesterol Approved by FDA
The Food and Drug Administration today approved the first of a new class of cholesterol-lowering drugs called proprotein convertase subtilisin kexin type 9, or PCSK9, inhibitors, to treat people who have a genetic, hard-to-treat form of high cholesterol or have specific types of heart disease.
Austrian Teacher Receives Warning After Killing Rabbits in Front of Class
An Austrian teacher received heavy criticism from students and parents after killing two rabbits in front of his class as part of a biology lesson this week.