The Grand Canyon is a gigantic geological library, with rocky layers that tell much of the story of Earth’s history.

An explorer and a glaciologist have embarked on a three-month mission to cross part of Antarctica on kite skis in search of ice that is 130,000 years old.

The fishing guides, anglers and casual river lovers who have responded are taking part in Jackson Hole’s long tradition of citizen scientists, a legacy begun by the likes of the Muries, Craigheads and ...

Wearing large rubber boots, Nadine Mitschunas joyfully handled mature rice plants peeking through the water of her small plot ...

Contraception and family planning are vital aspects of sexual and reproductive health and rights. Despite major advances in ...

When evaluating possible planets out of the thousands out there, explained Prof. Bean, scientists look for liquid water as a ...

The term “ecosystem engineering” has been used for decades as a way to describe organisms that drastically alter their ...

August 2024: LafargeHolcim launched Eco-Concrete, a new line of sustainable concrete that cuts carbon emissions by 30% compared to conventional products. The innovation debuted at the World Green ...

In this issue of our environmental newsletter, we look at the environmental impacts of two alternatives to burial and ...

Tree ring researchers provided scientific input on a new art installation at the Nevada Museum of Art. The installation is a ...

This stunning photo of a full-circle rainbow is among the winners from a world weather photography competition. The Royal ...

A new geological model revolutionizes a century of theories: a rigid wedge of mantle keeps the Himalayas standing.