Fungi are a small but important part of the gut microbiome. A new study in mice shows that how much weight mice gain on a processed food diet depends on this fungal microbiome.

Contrary to popular belief, falling natural gas prices didn't accelerate coal power plant retirements. Here's what did.

Living next to a highway is not great for health, but a new study shows that running air filters indoors can remove tiny particles of pollution and lower blood pressure.

New research shows that permafrost contains huge amounts of particles that make it easier for cloud moisture to freeze. Thawing permafrost is releasing these ice-nucleating particles.

The spread of tawny crazy ants may be driven, in part, by their need for calcium.

Too much screen time doesn't leave enough time for other important parts of growing up. Predicting which little kids will likely grow into heavy tech users could help target educational campaigns.

Too much screen time doesn't leave enough time for other important parts of growing up. Predicting which little kids will likely grow into heavy tech users could help target educational campaigns.

Curved origami isn't just elegant art. It's also a versatile way to vary the amount of force applied by robots and other machines.

When the scientific establishment gets involved in partisan politics, surveys suggest, there are unintended consequences – especially for conservatives.