Dual-flush toilets were invented to save water by using less water for liquid waste than solid waste, but their water efficiency isn't guaranteed.

With four areas of the UK now facing drought conditions, new research from the University of Surrey shows that helping households use less water ...

You think you know your pet—until they outsmart you again. From sneaky snack heists to pulling off Oscar-worthy performances just to get belly rubs, our furry companions are often far more cunning ...

Amid President Trump's attack on soft diplomacy, a Chronicle reporter reflects on her experience in the Peace Corps 35 years ...