A new study looks at how the global energy mix could change over the next 20 years.

Plate tectonics and mantle plumes set the lifespan of volcanic islands like Hawaii and the Galapagos.

Using specialized liver cells, a new test can quickly detect potentially cancer-causing DNA damage.

Substituting lumber for materials such as cement and steel could cut building emissions and costs.

Mining materials from the sea floor could help secure a low-carbon future, but researchers are racing to understand the environmental effects.

EAPS scientists find an alternative explanation for mineral evidence thought to signal the presence of oxygen prior to the Great Oxidation Event.

A specialized silk covering could protect seeds from salinity while also providing fertilizer-generating microbes.

The Summons Lab compares lipids from Antarctic microbial communities to century-old samples.

MIT researchers demonstrate how often-ignored microbial interactions have a significant impact on the biodegradation of complex materials.

Techniques for observing concrete as it sets could facilitate the development of new cements.