We got face-to-face with some of The Searial Cleaners' trash-collecting robots patrolling Lake Tahoe to learn about how they work and how they're helping battle pollution beyond just cleaning up.

Marine litter is a major environmental problem. Abandoned containers and fishing gear can trap or strangle animals, and plastic waste can break down into microplastics, which can release chemicals ...

Lake Tahoe was a bit of a mess after Fourth of July celebrations, and volunteers spent a lot of time picking up trash. It looked pretty clean after all that hard work, but just because it looks clean ...

Robots may be the solution to New York City’s trash problem. In fact, Cornell Tech Ph.D. candidate Frank Bu and his team engineered trash barrel robots — human controlled trash cans that pick up ...

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent six days a week. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. Throwing out trash can be an icky, and sometimes even confusing ...