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This property causes materials — including some animals’ skin, fur or feathers — to glow under light.

Imari Walker says her journey as a scientist and science communicator lets her talk about and advocate for her passion.

Long, thin bacteria that conduct electricity may be able to help clean up oil spills and reduce emissions of methane, a powerful greenhouse gas.

The global population hit this milestone on November 15, according to an estimate from the United Nations.

Eating more insects, rather than pork, beef or other kinds of meat, may be better for the planet.

Researchers wanted to study the health effects of wildfire smoke. But they realized they didn’t know where it was and how much exposure people had.

These unusual materials have a host of unusual properties. You can even make a starch-infused version in your kitchen.

Researchers found PFAS “forever chemicals” in kids’ school uniforms and other clothing. Studies have linked these compounds to health risks.

One gene drive to eliminate malaria seems to work in the lab. Now it’s time to ask local people if they want it released in the wild.

Some birds take massive detours to avoid cyclones. But shearwaters caught between land and the storm’s eye sometimes fly toward the storm’s center.

Microplastics have turned up everywhere from the highest mountains to the bottom of the ocean — and even inside animals and people.

A throng of billions of magnetic, bacteria-killing nanoparticles can be shaped right into bristles to fit any surface, including

in between teeth.