A new atlas pairs DNA methylation with 3D genome folding in 86,689 human cells and ties disease risk to specific cell types.

Plant communication runs on scent: a new study finds plants understand warning signals best when their chemical blends match the sender's.

Mountain forests change dramatically with elevation. Broadleaf trees give way to fir and spruce, and near the summit is the ...

Carbon from Arctic permafrost washing into the sea is not readily used by seabed microbes that prefer fresh marine carbon ...

A mouth rinse revealed signs of stomach and colon cancer in a new study, outperforming the standard stool test used for ...

A survey of more than 200,000 adults across 22 countries found that satisfaction with friendships was closely tied to mental ...

Three satellite passes reveal seasonal changes in vegetation, water, and wetlands across the Mississippi River Delta.

Black hole winds from one quasar churn hot gas across 300,000 light-years, carrying the energy of billions of exploding stars ...

Humans scream for a variety of reasons, and new research shows that only half of those reasons are due to some type of fear.

The global ocean reached its highest recorded temperature on August 22, 2026, breaking a record set during the usual spring ...

Large mammals help shape forest floors by changing fallen plant material, soil acidity, and nutrient movement over time.

Urban trees can cool cities during extreme heat, but new research shows that some vegetation can also complicate ozone ...