UC San Diego matches increased fire danger with improved monitoring capability.

When scientists want to study Earth’s very ancient geological past — typically greater than 100 million years ago — they often turn to rocks called carbonates.

In recent years, the field of microbiome research has grown rapidly, providing newfound knowledge — and newfound questions — about the microbes that inhabit human and animal bodies.

Unprecedented size and number of fires threaten many parts of Australia's east coast.

Innovative combination of forest models with satellite data provide more precise estimates.

Satellite imagery captures large sediment influx to Chesapeake Bay due to heavy rains and flooding in Pennsylvania.

Dry weather and strong winds fuels bushfires in Australia.

The grasslands of the Canadian Prairies are a hidden gem for bird watchers, with millions of migratory birds passing through the area each year.

The Arctic is thawing. The Northwest Passage is changing. More ships are moving through the waterway.

A group of international conservationists is urging governments across the globe to adopt a new approach to address the impact of economic development on the natural world.