Heatwaves appear to trigger heritable gene expression changes that may help make the fish more tolerant of thermal stress, researchers report in novel study. 

Scientists from the University of Sheffield will warn policymakers that the shrinking glaciers of the Andes threaten the water supply of 90 million people on the South American continent at the first-ever World Day for Glaciers hosted by UNESCO in Paris.

From laundry detergent to dishwasher tablets, cleaning products are an indispensable part of life.

Since 2000, the melting of Arctic glaciers has exposed some 1,500 miles of coastline, a study finds.

Open data from sources such as the US Geological Survey are an essential scientific resource for understanding our environment in a warming world.

A new study led by researchers at the University of South Florida shines light on the environmental drivers of red tide blooms.

By 2050, sea levels along the United States coast are expected to rise by 0.25 to 0.30 meters, increasing flooding in low-lying areas. 

People over 50 who recently experienced an extreme weather event far more likely to express concern about the effects of climate change on their health.

A groundbreaking study led by Li Yi, professor at the School of Life Sciences, was published in Nature on March 12, titled “Perception of viral infections and initiation of antiviral defence in rice”, uncovering a molecular mechanism by which rice cells perceive viral infections and initiate antiviral response, which significantly contributes to understanding of virus-host interactions for further disease resistance breeding.

Scientists have discovered vibrant communities of ancient sponges and corals on the newly exposed seafloor following the calving of the giant A-84 iceberg.