Marine

New atmospheric particles form when stratospheric air intrudes into the troposphere below, according to a new study, revealing a previously...

As container ships the size of city blocks cross the oceans to deliver cargo, their huge diesel engines emit large...

Scientists at the University of Malaga have shown in an unprecedented way how the so-called ‘elephant graveyard’ of the Early...

Seagull chicks raised on an “urban” diet still prefer seafood, new research shows.Credit: Emma Inzani Seagull chicks raised on an...

Despite decades of research, there’s still much scholars don’t understand about life’s beginnings and early evolution. A UC Riverside paper...

A new study published today in Current Biology, "Oceanic Seabirds Chase Tropical Cyclones," reveals that the rare Desertas Petrels (Pterodroma...

Tens of millions of still-unknown or misunderstood viruses can cause diseases – including new pandemics – and affect the health...

A string of whale strandings on the East Australian Coastline and questions around the appropriate disposal methods for the remains...

The iridescent colors known from peacock feathers or butterfly wings are created by tiny structures that reflect light in a...

The human body’s inability to break down sucralose, an artificial sweetener found in many zero-calorie food and drink products, is...