Scientists may have been dramatically overestimating the amount of microplastics in our environment. The unexpected culprit? Contamination from common laboratory gloves used during research.
For decades, the Perito Moreno Glacier has captivated visitors with its stunning blue ice and rare advancing behavior. But a groundbreaking new study reveals that this iconic landmark is now entering a rapid retreat phase—and scientists are concerned about what it means for our planet's future.
Beneath the briny waters of Utah's Great Salt Lake lies a secret that could reshape the region's water future. A groundbreaking new study using cutting-edge airborne electromagnetic surveys has revealed evidence of a potentially massive underground freshwater reservoir—and it's larger than anyone expected.
They're smaller than a grain of sand and invisible to the naked eye, yet methanogens shape our world in profound ways. From sewage treatment plants to your gut, these remarkable microorganisms are key players in global chemistry—and a University of Nebraska researcher is on a mission to unlock their secrets.
Scientists have discovered that plastic-eating microbes work far more efficiently when they team up. This groundbreaking finding could be the key to finally tackling our planet's plastic pollution crisis, from the deepest oceans to our highest mountains.
Over the past three decades, Antarctica has lost an staggering amount of grounded ice—equivalent to more than 17 times the size of Toronto. As climate change accelerates, scientists are uncovering both sobering warnings and surprising complexities in how our planet's ice sheets are responding.
Antibiotic pollution in our water systems is becoming a silent threat to global health. But scientists have just discovered a powerful new weapon: a biochar-enhanced photocatalyst that can rapidly break down these dangerous contaminants. Here's what you need to know about this breakthrough.
Scientists have discovered that ocean bacteria don't work alone to break down biodegradable plastic—they're actually collaborating in sophisticated ways we're only beginning to understand. This groundbreaking research could be the key to unlocking faster, more effective solutions to our global plastic waste crisis.
Tiny plastics are everywhere—in our air, water, and now, scientists have confirmed, inside us. But how do we study something so small and invisible? Researchers have developed a brilliant solution using glow-in-the-dark technology that's changing everything we know about microplastics.