Indian mythology isn't just a catalogue of gods and battles; it's a layered mirror to the natural world. One of the most ...

During the night of Thursday, July 10, we will be able to clearly observe the full moon in his most visible phase, appearing lower in the sky this year.

New global research links air pollution to DNA mutations found in lung cancer among non-smokers, suggesting polluted air may ...

A chemical commonly found in sunscreen could be making plastic in oceans even harder to break down, according to University ...

Perhaps the most significant unintended consequence of microfiber is its role in contributing to microplastic contamination.

Air pollution maps depicting the dramatic fall in pollution levels in Paris after the city restricted car traffic has gone ...

Ocean pollution is widespread and getting worse, and when toxins in the oceans make landfall they imperil the health and well-being of more than 3 billion people, according to a new report by an ...

The pollution issues in both cities are especially severe." Photo. Hengzhou's jasmine flower industry now in full bloom. Discover Tianjin's blend of modernity and heritage in pictures.

Researchers find that nationwide policies to ban plastic bags may be paying off, with fewer showing up during coastal ...

Amid a global plastic-pollution crisis, artist Erik Jon Olson turns his own plastic waste into quilted works of art in which the medium is the message.

Light streaks caused by passing satellites mar images taken by the world's most expensive telescopes. The problem is set to get worse.

Clean water is essential for our health, food, cities, and industries. Yet, detecting water pollution quickly and accurately remains a big challenge—especially in places without access to advanced ...