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This is one first impression that won’t stick.

This hydrologist has a plan to head off a catastrophic flood and sequester carbon in California.

Stream restoration projects designed to help salmon have unexpected benefits for land animals.

The 19.5-ton vehicles can shoot and scoot.

A chance encounter with a rare phenomenon called a milky sea connects a sailor and a scientist to explain the ocean’s ghostly glow.

A patchwork of abortion 'trigger laws' will put reproductive healthcare and resources all over the map.

The good news: They have butts. The bad news: They’re losing genes.

Mercury, Venus, Mars, Jupiter, and Saturn, in the order the universe intended.

Mountains and other natural obstacles can make talking to one another hard. Drones and other aircraft could help.

Two new studies reveal that many species of reptiles and amphibians show slow or even negligible signs of aging.

Plus, here's what Facebook and Zoom have been doing in this problematic field.

STIs are normal—let’s get over it.

The hydropower plant that powers about a quarter of a million homes is run by a team of mechanics, electricians and more.

With an 11.5-megawatt-hour battery system, the 639-foot Saint-Malo will ply the waters between France and England.

If CAPSTONE's goals are successful, much larger lunar orbiters could follow.

Make sure you're not revealing more than you need to.

A newly discovered bacteria challenges the rules of cells, puzzling microbiologists.

It's a fascinating solution to the annoyance of clicking on images to prove you are not a bot.

Exercising and eating well do more for your health than vitamin supplements.

Heat is stressing out cattle, which is a problem for farmers and cheese-lovers.