The timeless appeal of an ocean pool: Turns out it's a good investment, too

Depending on definitions, the coast of New South Wales, Australia, has about 70 ocean pools, with…

Our addiction to stuff: How Walmart enables us to destroy the planet

“Tis the season when shoppers fill the malls, and UPS and FedEx trucks crowd the roads. …

Research points to unprecedented and worrying rise in sea levels

A new study led by Simon Fraser University’s Dean of Science, Prof. Paul Kench, has discovered…

Why bad customer service won't improve anytime soon

Some of the most hated companies in the U.S. are also the most profitable. …

Carbon emissions continue to grow despite significant airline initiatives

While many airlines are engaged in a variety of programs to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, new…

Reproduction of historical trombones

There is a scholarly trend of playing ancient music as it was conceived by the composer.…

Early trouble for Boeing Starliner on key space mission

Boeing launched its Starliner capsule Friday on a crewless eight-day journey to the International Space Station…

Ancient dwarfism skeleton tells story of acceptance

A remarkable 5000-year-old skeleton suggests human dwarfism was both accepted and respected in life and death…

Germany signs off on major climate reform package

The German parliament on Friday formally approved a wide-ranging package of climate policy reforms, in a…

Boeing's Starliner crew capsule launches on first space flight

Boeing’s new Starliner capsule rocketed toward the International Space Station on its first test flight Friday,…