Research team pinpoints the source of unique chemical composition of volcanic rocks

A new analysis has revealed the source of oxidation found in rock samples from the coast…

NASA finds Arabian sea tropical cyclone Kyarr's heavy rainfall

Tropical Cyclone Kyarr is moving through the central Arabian Sea and NASA provided forecasters with an…

Nutritious foods have lower environmental impact than unhealthy foods

Widespread adaptation of healthier diets would markedly reduce the environmental impact of agriculture and food production,…

Chicks born with ability to distinguish and avoid different dangers

Chicks are born with the knowledge to flee from predators rather than learning it from experience,…

Underground fungal relationships key to thriving plants

For a plant to thrive, it needs the help of a friendly fungus—preferably one that will…

Satellite, drone photos could help predict infections of a widespread tropical disease

Satellite images, drone photos and even Google Earth could help identify communities most at risk for…

Consumer markets, companies linked to habitat loss for rare species in Brazil's savannah

Overseas consumer markets could be responsible for more than half of the impact of expanding soy…

Extent of human encroachment into world's protected areas revealed

A study of human activity within thousands of conservation spaces in over 150 countries suggests that—on…

Salt helps proteins move on down the road

With a lot of hard work and a dash of salt, Rice University scientists have taken…

Evacuations as wildfire breaks out in Los Angeles

A wildfire broke out early Monday near the renowned Getty Center in Los Angeles, forcing widespread…