Warming ocean waters have caused a drop in the brightness of the Earth, according to a new study.

As rising sea levels threaten coastal areas, scientists are using an emerging nuclear dating technique to track the ins and outs of water flow.

The accelerated proliferation of these woody vines, due to natural disturbance, is altering forest structure, regeneration and functioning.

The microbiomes of corals — which comprise bacteria, fungi and viruses — play an important role in the ability of corals to tolerate rising ocean temperatures, according to new research led by Penn State.

Batteries are needed to store clean power from wind and solar, but the high cost of lithium batteries has slowed their widespread adoption.

Thanks to its translucent body close in appearance to a related species, the Danionella cerebrum had been able to hide in plain sight.

As its name suggests, the bigleaf maple tree’s massive leaves are perhaps its most distinctive quality. 

Across Turkey’s sprawling breadbasket, the Konya Basin, wheat withered and fields lay parched this year under the stress of the lowest rainfall in decades. 

Along with hurricanes and wildfires, there's another important, but seldom-discussed effect of climate change — toxic water and sinking land made worse by groundwater drought. 

Nine articles explore impacts of ancient human societies on tropical ecosystems, revealing the importance of incorporating the paleosciences, social sciences and Indigenous traditional knowledge to solve contemporary environmental challenges.