The link between massive flood basalt volcanism and the end-Triassic (201 million years ago) mass-extinction is commonly accepted. 

Carbon emissions associated with air travel to professional conferences make up a sizable fraction of the emissions produced by researchers in academia. 

Engineered specks are inhaled by adults and children with potential adverse health effects, Rutgers researchers find.

When hunting for mice in winter, red and Arctic fox are known to plunge headfirst at speeds of 2-4 meters per second but their sharp noses reduce the impact force in snow and protect them from injury, according to a new study published April 29 in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences. 

Only a few tree species are flexible enough to survive a century of rapid climate change.

Running, cycling, or swimming – if you regularly exercise, you’re well on track for a long and healthy life, as groundbreaking new research from the University of South Australia finds that an increased cardio fitness level will reduce your risk of death from any cause by 11-17%.

An international team of researchers has successfully used NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope to map the weather on the hot gas-giant exoplanet WASP-43 b.

Catching fireflies is an iconic summer experience for many people living in North America, but the flickering beetles are on the decline.

Governments in the Mesoamerican Reef region are exploring the use of nature-based solutions to strengthen coral health and societal benefits for coastal communities.

A new type of bioplastic could help reduce the plastic industry’s environmental footprint.