The PGA TOUR gallops into the Lone Star State, starting its two-week Texas stint at the Texas Children’s Houston Open. Stephan Jaeger will defend his maiden PGA TOUR title at Memorial Park Golf ...

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Researchers at the Salk Institute have discovered a way to make soil fungus work harder, delivering more nutrients to plants.

Up to 17 percent of the planet’s agricultural land may be contaminated by toxic heavy metals, a new study has found. As many ...

Kids love animals -- and they love TV shows about (or starring!) animals almost as much. Whether your kid likes animated animals or the real deal, these wild series will educate, entertain, and ...

In the lead-up to the establishment of a science-policy panel (SPP) to contribute further to the sound management of chemicals and waste and to prevent pollution, this series of webinars and events is ...

Plastics are everywhere—from packaging and textiles to electronics and medical devices. As plastic waste breaks down, it releases microscopic particles that can penetrate our ecosystems, hinder plant ...

A move to convert two houses next to an industrial estate into residential homes has been approved despite concerns it would pose a higher risk of pollution for vulnerable children. The move would see ...

A move to convert two houses next to an industrial estate into residential homes has been approved despite concerns it would pose a higher risk of pollution for vulnerable children. The move would ...

Scientists at the Salk Institute are working to develop crops that will pull more carbon dioxide from the air and store it in the soil. NBC News' Chase Cain reports on what that means for climate ...

Improved sanitation, better access to drinking water, lead-free fuels and other efforts are visibly improving children's well-being. WHO pointed to five main causes of pollution-related deaths.