New research reveals that sunburn may be caused by RNA damage, not DNA, challenging long-held beliefs about UV exposure ...

Forested U.S. landscapes provide water, store carbon, and support threatened birds. Planning for these areas helps people and ...

The conversation around microplastics sheds light on an unsettling reality: these plastic particles may be accumulating in ...

Astronomers discovered the Small Magellanic Cloud galaxy, located 200,000 light-years away, has stars moving in two opposing ...

State-led climate strategies could cut U.S. emissions nearly 50% by 2050, with only a 0.7% higher cost than national plans.

The brief reveals how some forests are now “super‑emitters.” This term refers to landscapes that release massive amounts of ...

Scientists have discovered a new bacteria species called niallia tiangongensis aboard China's Tiangong space station.

Birds that migrate long distances to tropical regions show greater genetic diversity than those staying nearby.

After multiple bites from cobras, mambas and other snakes, Tim Friede's antibodies open the door to an innovative universal ...

No one rule captures the full sweep of life’s ingenuity, yet SAI offers a fresh lens, suggesting that aging and fragility are ...

Scientists observe ribosomal cooperation that prevents pauses in protein synthesis, revealing new dynamics for cellular ...

MIT and SMART scientists use microneedles to inject melatonin into crops, helping them stay fresh longer and reduce food ...