Research reveals when and why ancient tropical seas transitioned from oxygen oases to marine dead zones, providing clues to ...

Genlisea, or the “corkscrew” carnivorous plant, doesn’t wait above ground to hunt. Here’s how it traps tiny prey right ...

Researchers led by Rice University’s Guido Pagano used a specialized quantum device to simulate a vibrating molecule and ...

A research project conducted by the Max-Planck-Institut für Kohlenforschung shows how biomass can be used as a raw material for chemical products instead of petroleum. The scientists have published ...

New method reveals chemical signs of early microbial life in ancient Earth rocks, showing photosynthesis evolved much earlier ...

Corinne Campbell & Daniel Urban teaches ciLiving host, Jaclyn Friedlander about how plants breathe. Plants breathe and ...

Rock salt separates into sodium and chloride ions when dissolved in water. These ions can cause damage to the inner workings ...

Microscopic ocean algae produce a huge share of Earth’s oxygen—but they need iron to do it. New field research shows that ...

When midwinter fishing slows down, trout stay aggressive. Learn where to find them and the best lures to catch trout through ...

Climate change is already fueling dangerous heat waves, raising sea levels, and transforming the oceans. Even if countries ...

Fields of wheat, rice and corn might feel far from climate negotiations, yet they hold surprising power over the planet’s ...