University of Maryland-led study finds that worms that fertilize themselves lost one-fourth of their genome, including genes that make sperm competitive

The world's reefs are under siege from global warming, according to a novel study published Jan. 4 in the prestigious journal Science

Finnish research group investigated the physiological mechanisms through which the heat exposure of sauna may influence a person's health

Deep ocean basalts record 3.5-billion-year history of oceanic and atmospheric oxygen levels

Choline—found in egg yolks, lean red meat, fish, poultry, legumes, nuts, and cruciferous vegetables—has many functions

Psychological study finds no link between exposure to popular forensic science dramas and the ability to conceal a crime

Implications of this finding can apply to a wide array of fields ranging from life sciences and biotechnologies to material sciences and engineering

NASA scientists have shown through direct satellite observations of the ozone hole that levels of ozone-destroying chlorine are declining, resulting in less ozone depletion

Scientists have been interested in the effects of pollution on Arctic clouds because of their potential warming effect

New approach draws on experimental studies and computer models to offer new insights into organizational and group behavior

Process can use coal, shale gas, and biomass while consuming carbon dioxide

The tool making these water measurements possible is a tiny graphene sensor that can be taped to plants