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China begins construction of a mega dam on the Yarlung Zangbo River: a colossal project that is raising fears downstream in ...

Cities can turn organic waste into biochar, a simple material that strengthens infrastructure and cuts pollution.

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Winter rain in Europe is changing faster than scientists expected. Northern regions already face wetter winters once ...

A daily magnesium supplement alters the bacteria that produce vitamin D in the colon and could influence colorectal cancer ...

The Great Pacific Garbage Patch now holds tens of thousands of tons of plastic pieces, along with dozens of species that call ...

Stem cells sent to the ISS return with signs of accelerated aging, revealing key risks for future space travel.

Microplastics gather drug resistant bacteria as they move through water, allowing microbes to spread from polluted sites into ...

About 1,800 miles (2,900 kilometers) below our feet, two enormous patches of strange rock sit above Earth’s core. New ...

Dunkleosteus used strong muscles, wide opening jaws, and hidden cartilage structures to bite large prey with speed and force.

Immune system sends signals to the brain that reduce social behavior during illness, helping the body rest and recover.