Julie Grant
Fracking is on the rise in Pennsylvania. So are radon levels. Are the two connected?
Pennsylvania homes have high levels of radon, a substantial risk factor for lung cancer. Is the fracking boom makings matters worse? Scientists aren't quite sure.
Wild swings in the weather mean that some farm crops will flourish, while others struggle
A proposed Ohio gas pipeline is raising safety and property rights concerns for landowners in Ohio
Safe Sex? Canada's Supreme Court strikes down laws banning prostitution for reasons of safety
Golden Rice
Two decades after scientists designed a grain to prevent vitamin A deficiency, it's still not available to those who most need it.
Genetically Modified Joe
One day soon, coffee beans might be grown free of caffeine.
Problems Underground
America's sewers are aging and unable to keep up with the amount of sewage and water put in them.