Acrylics are an incredibly diverse and useful family of chemicals used in all kinds of products, from diapers to nail polish. Now, a team of researchers from UConn and ExxonMobil describe a new process for making them.

Lightning was the main electromagnetic presence in the Earth's atmosphere long before the invention of electricity.

Exposure to health risks due to extreme temperatures have been growing worldwide and a significant number of heat related deaths are reported annually during the summer months in both the northern and southern hemispheres, particularly among the elderly, the poor, and in densely populated cities. 

Findings reveal tripling of blood levels of TMAO from red meat diet, but dietary effects can be reversed.

To battle the summer heat, office and residential buildings tend to crank up the air conditioning, sending energy bills soaring. Indeed, it’s estimated that air conditioners use about 6 percent of all the electricity produced in the United States, at an annual cost of $29 billion dollars — an expense that’s sure to grow as the global thermostat climbs.

Companies that fail to curb their carbon output may eventually face the consequences of asset devaluation and stock price depreciation, according to a new study out of the University of Waterloo.

UC Riverside mouse study finds male obesity is linked to brain inflammation.

Shifting to a healthy diet is not only good for us, but it also saves a lot of precious fresh water, according to a JRC study.

Evidence linking dairy consumption to increased risk of death among US adults is inconsistent.

The “sell-by” and “best-by” dates on milk cartons may soon become more meaningful and accurate.