A team of researchers from Rice University, Carnegie Mellon University and other leading global institutions has outlined a bold new roadmap for harnessing heterogeneous catalysis to destroy per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), the so-called “forever chemicals” that have contaminated water supplies worldwide.

A landmark study exploring Canadians’ consumption of chips, frozen pizzas, breakfast cereals and other ultra-processed foods typically loaded with fat, sugar and additives has confirmed these foods are directly and significantly linked to poor health outcomes.

New research shows artificial intelligence can accelerate species discovery, improve ecosystem tracking and help meet global conservation targets.

An iceberg that has been stuck for several months in the shallow waters off the island of South Georgia is losing its edge. 

Termites — infamous for their ability to destroy wood — are rarely welcomed into rainforests that have been painstakingly replanted. 

The disappearance of sea ice in polar regions due to global warming not only increases the amount of light entering the ocean, but also changes its color. 

Vertical farming can do more than lettuce. 

A new technique that uses soundwaves to separate materials for recycling could help prevent potentially harmful chemicals leaching into the environment. 

Featuring four new localities, the updated report cards show past and projected rates of sea level rise and acceleration for 36 U.S. coastal communities in a new, interactive dashboard.

Scientists at Washington State University have found a new way to produce sugar from corn stalks and other crop waste, potentially opening a new pathway to sustainable biofuels.