Small fossils show mammals moved to the ground before the dinosaurs vanished. New plants changed habitats, giving better food ...

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 ...

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

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.

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 ...

Corpse flower numbers are decreasing worldwide. Discover why conservation efforts struggle to maintain a healthy population.

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.

A recent experiment has shown that certain lichen species can remain metabolically active in an environment similar to that found on Mars.