Meet Boston's National STEM Champion who's a junior in high school
Boston is home to a National STEM Champion, an eleventh-grader whose project revolved around gene therapy.
Why is sea ice melting in the Arctic?
NASA researchers just wrapped up a never-before-done experiment, measuring how aerosols interact with sea ice.
How heavy rain is impacting trails in New Hampshire's White Mountains
Newly compiled data suggests there may a rising risk to the iconic mountains — heavy rainfall.
Students at Olin College design lightsaber with engineering skills
A recent graduate of Olin College in Needham, Massachusetts has brought a film icon to life, designing his own lightsaber.
Hydrangeas offer a clue to what this fall's foliage may be like
A writer for "Yankee Magazine" and fall foliage expert is predicting a good year for New England fall foliage.
Man with autism uses golf Instagram account to spread awareness
For many, hitting the links means a fun afternoon of bogeys and birdies. For Charlie Bristow and his father Bill, the game of golf is so much more.
N.H. recycling company hopes to revolutionize the industry through new program
Cyclyx in New Hampshire hopes to increase the amount of plastics that can be recycled through its new program in Houston, Texas.
Boston's Museum of Science opens new "Innovation: Earth" exhibit
A brand-new exhibit opened up on Wednesday at the Museum of Science about our changing climate and the solutions to solve it.
Risk of severe weather in Mass. on Sunday. Map shows timing and path of storm
The WBZ NEXT Weather Team has issued a NEXT Weather Alert for the risk of severe storms Sunday afternoon and evening.
Photos show northern lights illuminating the sky around New England
The northern lights were very active late Friday into Saturday morning in parts of New England.
2 Concord landmarks named to list of "11 Most Endangered Historic Places"
The National Trust for Historic Preservation is out with its annual list of most endangered places, and Minuteman National Park and Walden Pond made the list.
How New England entrepreneurs are creating skincare from lobsters
The New England Ocean Cluster in Portland, Maine, is trying to harness the wonders of the ocean and power the blue economy.
How Iceland's melting glaciers endanger the Massachusetts coastline
Glaciers are at serious risk from climate change. Melting glaciers have the potential to endanger coastlines in Massachusetts.
Massachusetts expands network of air quality sensors
To celebrate Earth Week, the Healey-Driscoll administration announced a $775,000 grant to expand the network of air quality sensors across the Commonwealth.
How scientists are using Henry Thoreau's book "Walden" to study Mass. climate
Scientists are using Henry David Thoreau's book "Walden" to study how Massachusetts ecosystems have changed over the years.