The Great Pacific Garbage Patch now holds tens of thousands of tons of plastic pieces, along with dozens of species that call ...

The exact moment when Earth’s most catastrophic mass extinction ended the dinosaurs’ reign 65 million years ago has remained ...

Stem cells sent to the ISS return with signs of accelerated aging, revealing key risks for future space travel.

An enzyme found in papaya could lead to new medicines: a scientific review reveals the surprising pharmaceutical potential of ...

China begins construction of a mega dam on the Yarlung Zangbo River: a colossal project that is raising fears downstream in ...

About 1,800 miles (2,900 kilometers) below our feet, two enormous patches of strange rock sit above Earth’s core. New ...

Cities can turn organic waste into biochar, a simple material that strengthens infrastructure and cuts pollution.

Winter rain in Europe is changing faster than scientists expected. Northern regions already face wetter winters once ...

A daily magnesium supplement alters the bacteria that produce vitamin D in the colon and could influence colorectal cancer ...

Common insecticides harm sperm in rodents and may pose risks for human fertility. Simple steps can lower exposure, but key ...

Immune system sends signals to the brain that reduce social behavior during illness, helping the body rest and recover.

Microplastics gather drug resistant bacteria as they move through water, allowing microbes to spread from polluted sites into ...