Tiny plastic particles drifting through the oceans may be quietly weakening one of Earth’s most powerful climate defenses.

A landmark global treaty to safeguard biodiversity in the high seas came into effect on Saturday, providing countries with a ...

Cal Academy scientists described 72 new species in 2025, including a Galápagos heron and a new sunflower genus.

Four graduate students from the College of Sciences were recently selected for the new Community Engagement Graduate ...

The most transformative deep sea finding in a generation is not a single strange animal or a record-breaking trench, but ...

Teagasc is delighted to once again sponsor the Stripe Young Scientist & Technology Exhibition, now in its 62nd year, taking ...

Life on Earth relies upon an astonishingly short list of elements. Carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen compose the essential structure of all living things, trace amounts of metals like iron and calcium ...

The universe continually reminds us that our understanding of reality remains deeply incomplete, despite the billions invested in cosmic research. Every year brings a new particle or phenomenon that ...

Some animal abilities are so unusual that science still can’t explain how they work. These are real, well-documented behaviors that continue to surprise researchers. Even with advanced tools and ...

The most comprehensive global environment assessment ever undertaken calls for a new approach to jointly tackle the most pressing environmental issues including climate change and biodiversity loss ...

If you're a parent of young children, chances are the Elf on the Shelf comes to your home during the holiday season. You give it a name, prop it on a shelf, and instantly you have Santa’s personal ...

Are you a multitasker, a free spirit, or an overly optimistic planner? Experts say these are some of the traits that explain why some people are always running behind. Some people just seem wired to ...