Researchers have developed and demonstrated a robot capable of sorting, manipulating, and identifying microscopic marine fossils. 

The upcoming Surface Water and Ocean Topography mission will provide a trove of data on Earth’s water resources, even in remote locations.

Rising ocean temperatures are driving deterioration of kelp forests worldwide, but a University of Otago study hopes to help turn the tide and restore the valuable habitats.

As with many natural phenomena, scientists look to past climate to understand what may lie ahead as Earth warms. 

Invasive species of plants have a knack for settling in new settings and making big changes to an ecosystem, even leading to extinctions of native species.

Dust briefly clouded the skies over Sicily in early December 2022, yet the Italian island’s iconic volcano still managed to put on a show.

Sand lance are small schooling fish impressively rich in lipids, which makes them a fantastic and significant food source for at least 70 different species ranging from whales and sharks to seabirds, says UConn Associate Professor of Marine Sciences Hannes Baumann.

A research group from Nagoya University in Japan has developed a model to clarify the importance of analyzing the formation of clouds from human and natural particles.

If you’re worried about escalating human-induced climate change, consider adding fjords to your thank-you list during this season of gratitude.

The fetuses of women working in the fields in extreme heat can show signs of strain before their mothers are affected, new research has shown.