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Environmental DNA contained in a small sample of water, sand or even air can reveal the presence of people, wildlife and pathogens, helping researchers track where they've migrated.

Birds that migrate longer distances are the ones having the most trouble keeping up with climate change.

Setting a price for power might seem straightforward, but in reality it's extremely complicated - and residential customers have very little influence in the decision.

A case involving the potential dangers of glyphosate, the active ingredient in the weed killer Roundup, relates to broader efforts to protect consumers.

They're called rock glaciers, and they might not look like much, but they'll continue to provide meltwater after the world's iconic white glaciers are gone.

They're called rock glaciers, and they might not look like much, but they'll continue to provide meltwater after the world's iconic white glaciers are gone.

A public health researcher explains the signs to watch for that someone is developing heat exhaustion or heat stroke, and what to do.

Data center proposals are often local controversies with significant underlying principles at stake.

Detailed data is useful for understanding and addressing environmental effects on people's lives in ways that become difficult or impossible if only the broadest and blurriest picture is developed.

Every year, the number of human-caused fires spikes on July 4, and many of them are related to fireworks. When trees and grasses are dry and the temperature high, the risk rises even more.