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In 1991, a group of scientists entered Biosphere 2 for a two-year experiment that would test whether humans could survive in a closed environment. The experiment wasn't exactly a success. As NPR's Joe Palca reports, researchers are now trying to show that Biosphere 2 can serve another purpose -- as a laboratory to study Earth systems.

Through one avenue or another we are all probably familiar with The Nobel Prize. But how much do we actually know about the history of the award? This…

Gravitational Waves are disturbances in the curvature of spacetime, generated by accelerated masses, that propagate as waves outward from their source at…

on transportation and the environment, NPR's John Nielsen reports on Chicago's struggle to lure commuters out of their cars and into mass transit. Though the city has an extensive system already, it must keep up with changes in commuting patterns as more jobs leave downtown for the suburbs.

Los Angeles would-be eco-warrior Rick Cleveland tells us about the stack of "I'm Helping the Environment -- Ask Me How" bumper stickers he has in his car. He wants to slap them on the back of unsuspecting SUVs in the parking lot, but he can't quite work up the nerve.

As corporate America becomes more religious, some employees say they feel excluded or coerced into sharing in their company's religion. Employers' emphasis on religion can create a hostile work environment for those who consider themselves non-believers. NPR's Barbara Bradley Hagerty reports.

A new report details the Palestinian territory's environmental crisis and outlines a path forward.

The report concludes that the production of Canada's tar-sand crude, which causes more greenhouse gases than other forms, won't be affected if the pipeline moves forward.

The bond act aims to invest in fighting the impact of climate change in the community. The funding would be used to restore and preserve the infrastructure in New York State.

At the time of the accident, the CDC didn't have a standard for how much of the coal-cleaning chemical is safe in drinking water. So the agency had to come up with one.