See what stories caught our attention this week, from a decrease in plastic litter on beaches to futuristic new ferry technology.

The Scandinavian nation has significantly reduced the number of people experiencing homelessness. What could other countries learn from its example?

Living Paradigms is a series about what we can learn from the customs and cultural practices of others when it comes to solving problems. It is sponsored by Wonderstruck. Behind rows of cookie-cutter ...

Water scarcity is among the most pressing problems facing humanity, and extreme weather and growing urban populations will only make it more pressing in the decades ahead. Desalination has long loomed ...

Stories about the confluence of capitalism, conservation and cultural identity in the Mississippi River Basin.