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MiCO database reveals how marine animals traverse oceans, connecting distant regions and impacting conservation efforts.

Ancient North American droughts were driven by Earth’s orbital shifts, study from the University of Helsinki finds.

Plastic makers promote advanced recycling, but the reality reveals technical, financial, and environmental limitations.

Scientists are now examining how sleep deprivation impacts heart health in women, older adults, and those with existing ...

Seagrasses trap carbon and protect marine life. Their decline risks releasing stored carbon, impacting climate.

Scientists have just snapped pictures of single atoms as they move around freely, capturing details once hidden from sight.

"Dark photon" theory says light's interference patterns may emerge from quantum particles, not waves, upending centuries of ...

A portable device detects dangerous street drugs instantly, helping reduce overdose risks and support harm reduction.

This study explores the surprising emotional impact of gossip and silence - and what it reveals about human connection.