Environment & Sustainability

Learn about climate change, renewable energy, and sustainable living practices. CurioAtlas brings together research and solutions shaping the future of our planet.

Glowing plants could become living energy-free light sources

Glowing Plants Could Become Living Energy Free Light Sources

In nature, many organisms glow in the dark, including lightning bugs, some squid and jellyfish, using light to attract a mate or lure prey. Now, researchers have engineered glowing succulents, plants that recharge in sunlight and shine bright at night,…

Donald Trump vs. the Wind Power Industry

Donald Trump Vs

Since taking office, President Trump has targeted the wind power industry, putting billions of dollars of investment and thousands of jobs at risk.

Tiny tutorials for collecting and accessing NCEI data tools

Tiny tutorials for collecting and accessing NCEI data tools (Image credit: NCEI) Download Image August 11, 2025 NCEI partnered with the NOAA Office of Education to develop two tiny tutorials to help share key data tools with educators and youth.…

Sailing into STEM with Stellwagen Bank National Marine Sanctuary

Sailing into STEM with Stellwagen Bank National Marine Sanctuary Whale observed at Stellwagen Bank National Marine Sanctuary, Massachusetts Bay, Massachusetts (Image credit: Matt McIntosh/NOAA) Download Image August 7, 2025 Stellwagen Bank National Marine Sanctuary staff recently set sail from Gloucester,…