Even one of the most remote places on Earth couldn’t hide from the scourge of plastic trash.

The Tijuana River carries chemicals and pathogens into local communities.

Skeletons found with items that don’t align with their estimated sex are usually excluded from research – but that assumes a 19th century view of gender.

In a stark example of how everything on our living planet is interconnected, one species of tiny, invasive insects has reduced lions' abilities to feast on zebras.

The study marks the first time researchers have been able to “visualize plant-to-plant communication,” the senior author of the study said.

"Climate change isn't just a tragedy, it's a crime," said one climate campaigner in response to documents reported by The Wall Street Journal.

Both China and the US, the world's top carbon emitters, are racing ahead with solar panels and wind turbines. It is even looking like we may soon see the beginning of the end for fossil fuels

These tiny particles are polluting the planet, including our bodies. How bad for us are they really?

Animals at watering holes in South Africa were twice as likely to flee in response to recordings of humans talking compared with sounds of lions

Scientists have discovered that bats possess an extraordinary capacity to fight off infections and avoid cancer.

A major international study has shown that conservation efforts to reduce biodiversity loss are working, with two out of every three measures making a positive impact.

Nutria, hammerhead worms, and Asian longhorned ticks are among the strange invasive animal species damaging ecosystems in the US.

Researchers at the RIKEN Cluster for Pioneering Research in Japan have developed a solid electrolyte for transporting hydride ions (H−) at room temper....

A recent study published in PLOS One indicates a rising number of Americans are adopting climate-friendly behaviors, primarily driven by their environmental concerns and sense of responsibility.

Engineered petunia emits a continuous green glow thanks to genes from a light-up mushroom.

The Fish and Wildlife Service said 21 species, including a mammal, birds, fish and mussels, are being removed from the endangered list because they're now considered extinct.

Alewife fish populations are continuing to journey back home to Maine's Penobscot River thanks to the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act which is helping to reconnect and restore fish passages.

When you view the world a certain way, it's easy to forget not everyone has the same vision.

Low-cost cement could be used on roadways to provide contactless recharging for electric cars as they travel