Native forest types still abound in US's largest city, inventory shows

From fish to flowering plants and seahorses to snakes—spanning five continents and three oceans—these new discoveries grow Earth's tree of life

The "supermaterial" may one day be used to test for amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, or ALS

Researchers have prepared the first global map of the distribution of atmospheric ammonia (NH3)

Bacterial spores may be able to halt degradation by outcompeting other microbes

Design for system that provides solar- or wind-generated power on demand should be cheaper than other leading options

Often, printed materials get used once and are then discarded, creating waste and potentially pollution

The conditions encountered in the womb can have a life-long impact on health

Study calls for dealing with waste before it burdens an emergency response

The discovery opens the door for early recovery tactics to preserve a patient's overall wellbeing despite injury