The sounds of barking elephant seals are again in the air along the breeding grounds of Península Valdés, Argentina—but it’s quieter. Roughly a year after a massive outbreak of H5N1 highly pathogenic avian influenza killed more than 17,000 elephant seals, including about 97% of their pups, scientists estimate that only about a third of the elephant seals normally expected here returned.

Plasmonic photocatalysis breakthrough could enable major industry shift from heat- to light-based processes.

Rainfall induces bursts of natural nanoparticles that can form clouds and further precipitation over the Amazon rainforest.

New research reveals for the first time how a major Antarctic ice shelf has been subjected to increased melting by warming ocean waters over the last four decades.

Bakeries and wineries can’t do without yeast, but they have no need for green algae. 

At the heart of the energy transition is a metal transition.

Killer whales off Canada’s Atlantic coast continue to be contaminated with dangerously high levels of toxic chemicals that put them at elevated risk of severe immune-system and reproductive problems, a recent McGill-led study has found.

Health and taste were rated as the most important considerations when purchasing meat overall, according to Rutgers researchers.

Only a few weeks ago, massive precipitation produced by the storm “Boris” led to chaos and flooding in Central and Eastern Europe.

On Sept. 26, 2024, Hurricane Helene slammed into the Gulf Coast of Florida, inducing storm surges and widespread impacts on communities in its path.