The planet’s natural carbon sinks are reaching critical limits, absorbing fewer emissions than expected as decades of climate change has weakened their capacity, a new report warns.

On an island 87 kilometres off Queensland's coast, scientists are discovering secrets that could care for the Great Barrier Reef.

Today’s computers store information in magnetic hard drives, keeping files safe even when the device is powered off.

In recent years, Chinese tissue paper made from bamboo has emerged as a trendy choice for eco-friendly shoppers.

To many people, nitrous oxide, or laughing gas, is only known as a party drug or from the dentist. 

Brains, spiders, (were)wolves and slimy eyeballs — a collection of creepy research topics that Dr. Frankenstein would appreciate! But unlike the mad scientist’s work, the research detailed below in ACS journals aims to improve human life by developing an alternative to animal testing, on-demand wound care, an edible protective coating for veggies, and informing future retinal health studies.

Pumpkins, squash, zucchini and their relatives accumulate soil pollutants in their edible parts.

Artificial intelligence-guided technology could replace herbicides on East Coast farms.

Karimah Preston is close to attaining her second degree in engineering. But when she first matriculated to North Carolina A&T University, where she would graduate with a bachelor’s degree in biological and biosystems engineering, she wasn’t considering engineering.

Last year saw DRI’s inaugural global initiative aimed at advancing community resilience and adaptability in the face of rapid global change – AWE+, for an Adaptable World Environment.