More category 5 hurricanes forecasted by scientists

Researchers have learned from studying 2012's Hurricane Sandy, that we are more likely to see larger,…

Ozone pollution in US national parks close to that of largest US cities

The research matched pollution data to monthly park visitation statistics at 33 heavily visited national parks…

Great Barrier Reef not bouncing back as before, but there is hope

The Great Barrier Reef is losing its ability to recover from disturbances, but effective local management…

Living plant varieties reveal ancient migration routes across Eurasia

New study identifies human choice and environmental adaptation as crucial factors for the spread of food…

Secular countries can expect future economic growth, confirms new study

New research measuring the importance of religion in 109 countries spanning the entire 20th century has…

For one tropical tree, effective seed dispersal relies especially on elephants

Deer, bears, gibbons, but especially elephants, play an important role in seed dispersal for a large-fruited…

Melanoma biomarkers predicting checkpoint blocker response

Scientists have identified biomarkers in melanoma that could help tailor immunotherapy treatments to maximize the benefits…

Scientists uncover DNA ‘shield’ w/crucial roles in normal cell division

New fundamental complex in cells drives 'messy' form of DNA repair. In immune cells, this is…

Warming rivers make marked contribution to global greenhouse gas levels

Warming streams and rivers could be disproportionately contributing to the amount of planet-warming greenhouse gases, according…

Glowing bacteria on deep-sea fish shed light on evolution, ‘third type’ of symbiosis

For the first time, scientists have sequenced and analyzed the genomes of bacteria that live in…