Thanks to a new algorithm, researchers at the AWI can now use satellite data to determine in which parts of the ocean certain types of phytoplankton are dominant.

In the early 20th century, pioneering naturalist Joseph Grinnell and his team studied the flora and fauna of California, conducting meticulous surveys across large swaths of the state, including the Mojave Desert.

As flowers bloom and fruits ripen, they emit a colorless, sweet-smelling gas called ethylene.

Scientists have proved one of Charles Darwin’s theories of evolution for the first time – nearly 140 years after his death.

The oceans are a very important reservoir for carbon in the system of the earth. However, many aspects of the marine carbon cycle are still unknown.

Aviation accounts for approximately two to three per cent of global greenhouse gas emissions.

The South Asian summer monsoon (SASM) provides principal water supply for over a billion people.

The National Weather Service (NWS) recently upgraded the latest forecast guidance to help forecasters deliver the most consistent and accurate weather forecasts and warnings to the Nation.

The environmental effects of agriculture and food are hotly debated.

Flexible temporary electronic displays may one day make it possible to sport a glowing tattoo or check a reading, like that of a stopwatch, directly on the skin