Why do some dunes grow while others shrink? A Dutch study found that thick grass catches more sand, helping dunes grow and ...

Elephant remains enrich soil for years, attracting grazing animals while supporting fewer kinds of plants and soil bacteria.

A major review finds much stronger evidence of human-caused global warming than in 2009, despite the EPA's reversal of a landmark ruling. Some critics of climate science say the case that people are ...

A nuclear clock that uses thorium nuclei to keep its own laser on time ran for a full day unaided and could someday rival ...

Researchers have developed a virtual reality chair that creates floating 3D images without requiring users to wear a headset.

A study of 81,125 mothers and their children linked a mother's cleaning habits during pregnancy to her toddler's development.

A common germ reverses when it bumps into neighbors, which keeps its crowds from clumping and helps it find its way through ...

Patients who ate more sugar while on antibiotics lost more gut bacteria diversity, and sucrose amplified the same effect in ...

Scientists discovered that stickier marine snow can carry over six times more carbon into the deep ocean, revealing a hidden factor in carbon storage.

A geologist found an undiscovered meteorite crater in Western Australia on Google Earth in 2007. Later drilling confirmed its ...

A restaurant study reveals how a simple change in sauce placement can make the same meal appear healthier, even when the food ...

Scientists used AI to uncover overlooked wildlife interactions in millions of public observations, revealing valuable data for conservation.