The hunt for ancient life on Mars just got an important test run. Scientists confirmed that the Rosalind Franklin rover's sophisticated instrument can detect s…

New York City redirected $20 million from congestion pricing to combat asthma in the Bronx, where childhood hospitalization rates are among the highest due to …

A newer "climate-friendly" refrigerant used in car air conditioning systems may already be a significant, and possibly dominant, source of a "forever chemical"…

This is today’s edition of The Download, our weekday newsletter that provides a daily dose of what’s going on in the world of technology. Why worms (and microb…

A cup of river water can reveal human health risks, pollution, and biodiversity by analyzing environmental DNA (eDNA), eliminating the need for traditional, co…

Bumblebees are picking up dramatically more toxic heavy metals than honeybees, even when both species forage in the same places. Researchers warn that this hid…

Worms and microbes break down dairy manure faster and cleaner than traditional lagoons, reducing groundwater pollution from nitrates and phosphates. California…

D.C.’s July 4th fireworks caused a “Code Red” air quality alert due to high PM2.5 levels, risking heart and lung problems. The display’s smoke trapped in the c…

Tour de France organizers banned fans from the July 7 stage near wildfires in southwest France due to extreme heat, air pollution, and safety risks; climate-dr…

Streetlights trap thousands of pill bugs in fatal circles due to LED light attraction, a behavior unseen in nature. This disrupts ecosystems, as bugs are vital…

Scientists have uncovered new evidence that fireworks can pollute both the air and water in ways that extend beyond the visible smoke. The findings show that l…