John Upton

The discovery could help doctors block transmission of the disease.

We don't need fossil fuels.

Minor floods are afflicting parts of Maryland nearly 10 times more often than was the case in the 1960s.

You may have never heard of clothianidin, but it's probably in your local river.

This year NASA will experiment with 3-D printing small objects in space. That could mark the beginning of a gravity-free manufacturing revolution.

Scientists were stunned to discover just how much groundwater has been lost from beneath the Colorado River over the past 10 years.

As wildlife numbers dwindle, wildlife crimes are rising—and that's fueling a raft of heinous crimes committed against humans.

No landslide monitoring or warning systems are being used to protect vulnerable communities.

Reduced carb intake among mice protected them from colon cancer.

Computer models that pinpoint the likely locations of mosquitoes and tsetse flies are helping officials target vector control efforts.

Are handheld cell phones as dangerous as they have been made out to be?

If you come down with the flu, your doctor is more likely than not to write out a prescription for the wrong type of drug.

Reductions in certain stem cells that account for requisite levels of fear and stress also code for cute morphologies.

A jab by a doctor might soon protect us from Dengue fever.

Virginia is worsening its own climate change risks through inaction. Here's how it can get back on track.

New research involving West Nile Virus suggests scientists should exercise extreme caution when using an experimental form of disease control.

A jungle of reflective skyscrapers will usually be better off than a low-lying district of similarly shaped townhouses.

A recent report outlines new strategies that could be used to save the environment from criminal syndicates.

The world needs to be spending $800 billion a year more on clean energy if it's to meet international climate goals. Given the $500 billion a year we already spend on fossil fuel subsidies, it should be within reach.

In the fight against the latest Ebola outbreak, underfunded medical workers in West Africa are logistically outmanned.

A new study shows the smells can both attract and repel mosquitoes at different stages of the disease. The results might help us fight back.

Scientists are arguing for a radical new approach to marine planning in tropical coastal environments.

If modern research trends continue, this is what some experts say the future holds.

Members of Congress who oppose climate action are out of touch with most American voters. But they are in touch with the noisy members of the misinformed Tea Party clan.

Big Sugar is lying to win a battle for your bulge.

More warming in the atmosphere means more stagnant days—and that means worse air pollution.

Chilling scientific modeling shows how snow on mountaintops in the American West will be replaced with rain.

A new study provides more proof that pregnant mothers should stay far away from pesticide sprays.

A discovery raises the possibility of using a fungal enzyme to deliver drugs directly into the brain.

These ants land a painful sting and appear to displace native species. But it looks like we'd better get used to them.

Scientists have discovered bacteria evolving at a rate never before witnessed.

The algae invading glaciers protect themselves from sunlight by turning red, a process that can dramatically increase melting.

It appears that humans caught the sexually-transmitted form of herpes from chimpanzees. But that doesn't necessarily mean our ancestors were having unprotected sex with chimp forebears.

It's a fearsome problem. But we're not just watching helplessly.

New research offers hope for prodding corn, wheat, and rice into a partnership with nitrogen-fixing bacteria.

To equip an unborn baby with a healthy gut microbiome, new research suggests that mama might want to pass on the fries.

To wipe out malaria, scientists have developed a genetic manipulation that limits female offspring.

Our mouths have a secret sense—one that can detect sugar, even if there's no flavor.

Chimps recently figured out a computer game more quickly than humans. It may be because they're so familiar with navigating basic win-lose dynamics.

Your tooth technician might one day set aside the drills and bring out a laser to spur regrowth.

The bacteria may be crucial to early feeding.

Many mental illnesses and addictions are more heavily associated with premature deaths than heavy smoking, yet we tend to be less aware of their risks.

We missed our chance to avoid rising sea levels. Now we must turn and run.

A new hypothesis suggests that our ancestors trained wolves to help them kill.

Protecting the fish that graze among coral reefs could be one way to save ourselves from rising seas.

Two epidemiologists argue for the adoption of research methods that don't produce dangerous new virus strains.

To survey for pollinator foraging areas, researchers could tramp around and record what they find. Or a hive of bees could do the legwork for them.

California's orchard-nursing fog is withering away, and scientists aren't sure why.

As snow becomes history, a smaller proportion of the planet's precipitation will reach the streams that feed water reservoirs.

Emerging research suggests that methanogens might be able to withstand the temperature swings and low pressures of a Martian existence.