Wind turbines are incredible pieces of technology, able to harvest wind energy and deliver it to the power grid without carbon emissions. Their constant development since the first one came online in ...

Indoor temperature and moisture in the U.S. is closer to climates in Africa. This is an Inside Science story. (Inside Science) -- Americans may be recreating the cradle of humanity with their ...

The further north you live, in the U.S., the harder it gets to grow fruit trees. But cultivars of this tasty option are quite ...

For most species of vertebrates, body mass increases the closer you get to the poles. The average weight of an adult male white-tailed deer in Florida, for instance, is about 125 pounds (57 kilograms) ...

Berry bushes provide food for people and wildlife while offering beauty and interest in the landscape, but be sure to choose ...

Earth's equator is sometimes viewed as a bit of a virtual wall that separates the climates of the northern and southern hemispheres. Ocean currents, the main driver of climate, tend to confine ...

For the last few years, much of the focus on cold climate heat pump (CCHP) technology has centered on air-source ducted systems, which are designed to deliver efficient, comfortable heating, even in ...

New research reveals a link between rising temperatures and changes in polar bear DNA, which may be helping them adapt and survive in increasingly challenging environments. The study by scientists at ...

From painting to pouring: how an artist’s Color Field masterpieces took shape at a summer retreat in this seaside town. By Karen Rosenberg The Abstract Expressionist and Color Field painter Helen ...