As people look to reduce their water use for environmental and ecological reasons, rain barrels have gained popularity for catching rainwater that can be stored and used for irrigation. 

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.