Results suggest more methane may be released into atmosphere than thought

A new study demonstrates that many ecosystem functions perform better in forests with a higher level of biodiversity

Poultry excrement could partially replace coal as a renewable energy source, according to Ben-Gurion University researchers

Even as researchers test poplars’ potential to morph into everything from ethanol to chemicals in cosmetics and detergents, a commercial-scale processing plant for poplars has yet to be achieved

The Pacific Islands region is the warmest of the global ocean. As there are no drastic seasons, the animals in these regions may find changing conditions to be more of a shock.

Researchers find that field-realistic doses of a neonicotinoid pesticide affects the behavior of bees—ultimately interfering with the type of vibrations they produce while collecting pollen

Recent findings could be used in a simple and inexpensive biodegradable device for water purification

You may not find them in the produce aisle yet, but it's only a matter of time before new disease-resistant apple cultivars overtake favorites like Honeycrisp in popularity

Criteria for assessing toxicity of common chemicals ignore ecological side effects

Berkeley Lab-led study unveils new source of robust cellulases in compost

A naturally occurring protein can break down chlorite, an industrial pollutant found in groundwater, drinking water, and soils, into harmless byproducts

The melting of the Cordilleran Ice Sheet likely caused about 20 feet of sea level rise and big changes in ocean temperature and circulation