The unique construction that makes plastic so useful also makes it prone to forming hazardous micro- and nanoscopic shards.

Long-term exposure to high levels of air pollution may harm the brain health of older adults in England, finds a new study led by UCL researchers.

University of Warwick astronomers have discovered an extremely rare, high mass, compact binary star system only ~150 light years away. 

Two plant-based diets were associated with similar survival benefits and low environmental impact, according to research presented today at ESC Preventive Cardiology 2025, a scientific congress of the European Society of Cardiology (ESC).

Rivers, streams, lakes, and reservoirs aren’t just scenic parts of our landscape—they’re also vital engines for life on Earth. 

A new study from the University of Maine’s Aquaculture Research Institute (ARI) and Darling Marine Center is helping to refine best practices for growing Atlantic sea scallops (Placopecten magellanicus), a species of increasing interest to Maine’s aquaculture sector.

A University of Maryland study reveals an evolutionary trade-off that young plants face to develop disease resistance. 

Scientists should experiment with creative ways of communicating their work to inspire action to protect the natural world, researchers say.  

Imagine a world where industrial waste isn’t just reduced, it’s turned into something useful. 

Storm forecasting is traditionally based on studying atmospheric conditions but ground-breaking research that also looks at land surface conditions is set to transform early warning systems in tropical regions.