To save its storied wooden canoes, an Ely YMCA camp sank them in a lake

The campers, of course, were the priority. But the wooden canoes weren’t far behind. As leaders of Camp Widjiwagan near Ely ...
MotorTrend on MSN

Here’s how the Dodge Durango beat out four other full-size SUV battlestars back in 2004

Five truck-based SUVs entered, but only one proved it could balance power, comfort, and family duty.
TopSpeed

The Adventure Bike That Makes You Want To Skip The Highway

Enrico is a Philippines-based automotive and motorcycle journalist with nearly a decade of experience covering the industry. He has contributed to leading global and local publications including ...
Health.com

7 Standing Exercises That Can Help You Build a Stronger Core—No Sit-Ups Required

Jakob Roze, CSCS, is a health writer and high-end personal trainer. He is the founder and CEO of RozeFit, a high-end concierge personal training practice and online blog. Standing ab exercises ...

Styrofoam fights for its life as plastic industry mounts recycling push

Polystyrene — the plastic America loves to hate — wants a second chance. Used in foam cups, packaging peanuts and the molded ...
Science Daily

New “living plastic” self-destructs in just 6 days without leaving microplastics

Researchers have created self-destructing living plastic that uses engineered bacteria to completely break itself down when ...
C&EN

Changing how eyeglass lenses are made

Eyeglass lenses have been cast, shipped, and ground the same way for decades. Azul 3D is betting that UV-curable ...
Science Daily

These “plastivore” caterpillars can devour a plastic bag in just 24 hours

Scientists have discovered that waxworm caterpillars can break down polyethylene plastic, one of the most common and persistent pollutants on Earth. These “plastivores” metabolize plastic into body ...
The New York Times

Black Plastic Kitchen Tools Might Expose You to Toxic Chemicals. Here’s What to Use Instead.

We independently review everything we recommend. When you buy through our links, we may earn a commission. Learn more› By Katie Okamoto Katie Okamoto is an editor focusing on sustainability. She’s ...