Polluted storm-water is an issue for cities, and it's often the end point for valuable minerals like phosphates. A new sponge can recover those minerals, say scientists ...

When it starts raining, what do you do? You run inside your house before you’re soaked. The same goes for scorching heat, heavy snow, ice… But what about your house? Where does it hide from the ...

That can be rotted away or torn, allowing water to work its way into the house along the pipe. With any of these problems, ...

A musty basement isn’t just unpleasant—it can be a sign of bigger moisture problems that lead to mold and mildew growth.