A new study shows the 2022 St. Louis flood wasn’t a 1-in-1,000-year event - extreme storms like it are more common than once ...

Archaeologists uncovered ancient puppet-like figurines. Estimated to be around 2,400 years old, they oddly resemble modern ...

Early adversity weakens children's brain wiring, but strong relationships help protect thinking and learning abilities.

Most plastics used today – roughly 75% – are made of semicrystalline polymers. These materials have a layered structure that ...

A new study finds microplastics in nearly every organ of stranded sea turtles, including their reproductive systems.

Urban trees may not accurately reflect how forests will respond to climate change, according to new research from MIT and ...

Reptiles in open habitats evolved brighter colors over time. This helped them reflect sunlight and survive climate change.

Damaged mitochondria are recycled within cells. Scientists find a link between cellular health and diseases like Parkinson’s ...

Fossil fuels drive climate change, harm health, worsen inequality, and damage wildlife and ecosystems worldwide.

New research shows that while good listening improves feelings, it doesn’t help change minds. Personal stories do.

Dead trees in streams store surprising amounts of carbon, offering an overlooked tool in the fight against climate change.

The findings explain how most common plastics shed nanoscopic pieces into the environment – not just when they’re burned or crushed, but slowly and quietly, just by sitting out in the open.