Nature for nerds
Underneath the parched sands of Atacama is a massive, diverse group of bacteria and a previously undetected biosphere, according to a new study.
The dusty event, nicknamed Minerva Red, is one of the largest of its kind seen in over five years.
“Everybody is looking for the magic tree" as arborists seek a whole new urban forest.
There's a new threat category beyond red to indicate extreme, dangerous heat.
Some of history's most notorious diamonds may have formed hundreds of miles from their findspots.
Recycling more of the copper, aluminum, and other minerals in our old electronics could reduce the need for mining.
Social media was flooded with claims that the historic rain in Dubai had nothing to do with climate change.
Some lawmakers and local utilities are against a project that advocates say would reduce power bills and protect residents from blackouts.
Pyrite can contain an in-demand element that has sparked its own 'gold rush.'
The $35 billion nuclear project is an investment in the future or a cautionary tale, depending whom you ask.
The magnitude 4.8 quake struck in northern New Jersey and was felt across the tri-state area.
A new report finds Amazon has reduced plastic packaging the most in countries with stringent regulations.
Cows lose their hooves, fail to put on weight, and produce less milk after eating tall fescue grass. Can it be stopped?
From the serpentine to the cavernous, the planet's underground is filled with spaces to ponder.
A year of cascading decisions and obstacles strained our wallets and tested our notions of comfort and sacrifice.
Amazon says its plastic packaging can be recycled. An investigation finds it usually isn’t.
Although the rule will slash ethylene oxide emissions by some 90%, "there's still a lot more to be done."
The ground near Grindavík spat out lava for the fourth time in three months.
The trend is bad news for animal shelters and wildlife alike.
The U.S. government is seeking immunity from 27 lawsuits related to a toxic firefighting foam.
