Asteroids that orbit close to the Earth inevitably cause us some anxiety due to the even remote possibility of a collision. But their proximity also offers ample opportunities to learn more about the ...

New Jersey American Water and The Watershed Institute Urge Responsible Winter Salt Use to Protect Waterways and Wildlife "Salt doesn't just disappear when the ice melts. It moves into our rivers, ...

"Salt doesn't just disappear when the ice melts. It moves into our rivers, streams and groundwater. Every winter we see rising chloride levels that can disrupt ecosystems and are extremely difficult ...

SALT LAKE CITY — Some residents in the Poplar Grove neighborhood of Salt Lake City are concerned that a sewage vapor cleaning system is going in on their street. It’s called a BioTower, and it’s ...

Rock salt, or sodium chloride, is widely used to prevent ice and reduce winter driving accidents, but scientists warn that its excessive application is causing environmental damage and contaminating ...

When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. In October 2024, news broke that Facebook parent company Meta had cracked an "impossible" problem ...

Aimee Picchi is the associate managing editor for CBS MoneyWatch, where she covers business and personal finance. She previously worked at Bloomberg News and has written for national news outlets ...

Ms. Szalavitz is a contributing Opinion writer who covers addiction and public policy. Recently, I snapped at my best friend for being 10 minutes late — atypical behavior for me. I hadn’t realized how ...

As the temperature drops and sniffles start making their rounds, we’re all thinking about ways to strengthen our immunity: vitamin C, hand sanitizer, maybe a flu shot. But while you’re focused on ...

As electric vehicles become more common, the number of used lithium-ion batteries is soaring. These batteries contain valuable metals such as nickel, cobalt, and lithium, but current recycling methods ...

Unsightly patches in your lawn may be caused by a malfunctioning irrigation system. Regularly check your sprinkler system for issues like broken nozzles, clogged filters, or broken pipes. A broken ...

The fires all broke out against a sound wall that separates the homes from railroad tracks and a homeless encampment. Wednesday, October 23, 2024 HAYWARD, Calif. (KGO) -- This fire season, an East Bay ...