

Biochar—Is It Time to Give 'Black Carbon' the Green Light?
What is Biochar?
Biochar gets its name from a combination of the Greek word bios—meaning life—and “char,” short for charcoal.
Mark Smith
Apr 16, 2023

The Remarkable Properties of Kiln-Fired Bamboo Salt
An ancient Korean condiment known as jugyeom may be the world’s most expensive salt. In its most potent and expensive form, jugyeom has a
Yuka Sakai and Sang Hyun Lee
Feb 22, 2023


Go with What You Know, Work with What You Have
Vaccines have proven to be a vital weapon against the COVID-19 pandemic, but lack of access to them in developing nations means other
Mark Smith
Feb 21, 2023

India’s Famed ‘Waterman’ Brings Solutions to a Drought-Plagued Region
Rajasthan, the largest state in India, is home to 69 million people.
It also overlaps with 77,000 square miles of the Thar Desert, which
Yasmin Prabhudas
Feb 20, 2023

Keeping ‘Home Sweet Home’ as Fresh as Possible—How to Clean Inside Air with Some Simple Changes
Modern homes are typically built to keep people cozy or cool inside. But these tightly sealed, insulated dwellings can also trap noxious
Alina Bradford
Feb 19, 2023