What’s in Brooklyn’s Gowanus Canal?

Hint: it’s pronounced fee-CAL-uh-bak-TEER-ee-um.

Aug 21, 2015 | 3 min 30 sec

In Europe, the Noxious Effects of Shipping Are on the Rise

Despite the rise of “slow steaming,” ships are still big polluters.

Aug 18, 2015 | 400 words, about 2 minutes

Oil Sands Dilbit Causes Developmental Problems in Fish

Scientists have very little idea what the environmental effects of an oil sands “dilbit” spill would be.

Jul 22, 2015 | 950 words, about 4 minutes

Blood in the Water

Proteins from salmon blood can stop bleeding and alleviate pain.

Jul 14, 2015 | 900 words, about 4 minutes

Preparing a Plastic Replacement

Scientists already know how to fix the plastic microbead problem. Now companies just need to do it.

Jun 4, 2015 | 750 words, about 3 minutes

Five Islands We Are Really Sick Of

An island stay sounds dreamy, but the reality of these five quarantine islands was often a nightmare.

May 29, 2015 | 700 words, about 3 minutes

Reefs De Rigueur

Fish ear stones may offer a verdict on the environmental value of oil rig reefs.

May 26, 2015 | 850 words, about 4 minutes

Europa’s Salty Sea

Research suggests chemical similarities between the oceans on Earth and Europa.

May 5, 2015 | 550 words, about 2 minutes