Planet

The most abundant mineral on the planet has finally been identified and named.

The search for alternate Earth-like planets just became easier.

You may soon be able to spray solar batteries to power tablets or even homes.

Plants grown under covers and in greenhouses have higher pesticide residues.

The tiger beetle travels so fast that it can’t see.

Sunblock might be causing problems for the creatures inhabiting coastal waters.

Trees reduce pollution, improve health, and even save lives for city dwellers.

Coral may yield a useful protection against HIV.

Cities around the world will soon have the opportunity to be designated “diabetes aware”.

Academics have outlined sustainable livestock practices for the future.

Gross domestic product, GDP, is how countries measure their wealth and governments make decisions, yet GDP does not factor in the value of the things we hold dear.

Boosting self-worth can be part of the solution to getting people out of poverty.