Buildings are a big environmental headache. They account for nearly half of the world's climate changing emissions. But things may be different in the years ahead, as VOA's Rosanne Skirble discovered in a laboratory on the campus of Carnegie Mellon University in Pittsburgh.

This is my "Change the World" project for my school environmental science class.

OCEANS on Blu-ray Hi-Def will take viewers on a breathtaking and unprecedented high-definition journey to discover nature's mysteries, showcasing creatures captured on film for the first time and state-of-the-art imagery of the colorful symphony that lives under the sea. With crystal clear picture, ...

In 1993, researchers discovered a stretch of DNA on the X chromosome they believed to be linked to male homosexuality. After studying the DNA of nearly half a million people with varying sexual experiences, the researchers found no evidence of a single “gay gene.” There was some genetic associatio

Join us as we delve into the diplomatic influence of the Aztec Empire on the global stage, forging alliances and shaping international affairs. Experience the fusion of Aztec wisdom, innovation, and environmental stewardship that make them a force to be reckoned with. Through stunning visuals, expe...

Atmosphere contains water vapor in amounts comparable to all the surface and underground water on the planet. But current machines that collect water from the atmospheric reservoir have major limitations. They use electrical refrigeration to cool the air and condense the vapor and that consumes a lo

The Agave Project is a way for us to honor our roots, aimed at continuing Cuervo’s longstanding commitment to the land and people of Tequila and Mexico. The latest creation to come out of The Agave Project is a drinking straw made from upcycled agave fiber. The first-of-its-kind biodegradable, bio-b

That time Olivia Newton-John gifted us with a totally gay music video for “Physical.” Legendary actress and pop star Olivia Newton-John has passed away at the age of 73. RIP. With a massively successful career that spanned music, film, television, and environmental activism, Newton-John’s work has

Zoom into a coral reef and discover photosynthetic algae inside the coral’s cells. Reef-building corals rely on these symbionts for their survival. This stunning animation is perfect for all levels of biology and environmental science classes. Corals get their energy in part from microscopic symbiot

In 2009 the US sank the Vandenberg to make an artificial reef in Key West, Florida. Aerial, on-board and underwater video of the sinking of the 2nd largest artificial reef just off the coast of Key West. This 13-year project to create a new artificial reef in the Florida Keys National Marine Sanctua...