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The answer has to do with the air we breathe and that bright white snowpack, as an atmospheric scientist in Colorado explains.

The answer has to do with the air we breathe and that bright white snowpack, as an atmospheric scientist in Colorado explains.

From wearable samplers to passive environmental monitoring, new research is changing how scientists observe chemical exposure - without invasive sampling.

The Orinoco Basin is one of the most biodiverse places on the planet. It's also rich in oil, gold and critical minerals crucial to modern technology.

Key sources of drinking water have been targets in past conflicts. And Iranian strikes have already hit close to some.

Solar cycles, sea ice and rising electricity use all play a role. So does an unhealthy surprise that has been quietly hiding a large amount of global warming - until now.

Tiny particles bounce light around in a unique way, a property that researchers are using to detect pollutants in water and soil samples.

Hydrogen demand around the world is projected to grow significantly by 2050. Some of that supply could come from nature itself.

New research shows how these storytelling choices can distort science - and how to move beyond them.

Behind the long-term climate projections that affect our lives sits one of the most remarkable scientific achievements of the modern era.