The presence of microplastics in marine environments disrupts carbon cycles and contributes to climate change, affecting ecosystems and greenhouse gas dynamics.

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Andrew Babbin tries to pack light for work trips. Along with the travel essentials, though, he also brings a roll each of ...

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Exploring the transformation of Earth from a volcanic hellscape to a potential birthplace of life during the Hadean era.

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The blue whale is the largest animal on the planet. It consumes enormous quantities of tiny, shrimp-like animals known as ...

Early analysis of asteroid samples from NASA’s OSIRIS-REx mission show the residue of an icy brine, and a soup of amino acids ...

Merced’s Wastewater Treatment Plant plays a vital role in protecting the environment as well as humans as treated water and ...

Even industrial buildings should have architectural bravura, according to the Spanish startup that hired the 2012 Design Vanguard firm.