HIV might never have become a global pandemic if it wasn't for the ecology of what is now known as Kinshasa, and what was then a 1920s colonial hub.

Researchers uncover the remnants of lost continents hidden under the ice sheets of Antarctica.

A whole new kingdom will need to be created to classify Hemimastix kukwesjijk, the organisms found in a random dirt sample.

In A.D. 536, a volcanic eruption sent a thick haze into the air that blocked the sun over Europe, the Middle East and some of Asia for 18 months.

The bottom of the Pacific Ocean is actually cooling down. How is this possible? The answer is proof that Earth's systems operate on long timescales.

Researchers say the collision of a planetary body with Earth, some 4.4 billion years ago, seeded the elements of life and also led to the creation of our moon.

This supposed moon rock is actually an Earth rock. It was likely jettisoned from our planet ages ago, eventually crashing into the moon.

New research suggests it will take millions of years for extinct species to return to Earth.

The space agency's $650 million Neo Surveillance Mission is designed to spot killer asteroids.

Natural fluctuations alone do not explain warming in the upper layers of the planet's oceans, confirms a new computer modeling study.

Trying to stay cool while obeying his own stringent vehicle idling restrictions, New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg enlists security detail to install a full

As acidic seawater forces shellfish to grow thinner shells, scientists warn of a ripple effect that could alter marine ecosystems around the planet.

Arctic sea ice, the white cap that covers the watery northern edge of the planet, has melted back to a record low level.

Microbes possibly feeding on the remains of an ancient forest may be generating billions of tons of methane deep beneath Antarctic ice, a new study suggests.

The ozone hole above the Antarctic has hit its maximum extent for the year. Due to warm temperatures, the opening in the protective atmospheric layer was the se

A new study finds that earthworms cause soil to release more greenhouse gases.

Put down that hamburger, pick up a cricket burger, and help reduce greenhouse gas emissions.

Living near high-traffic roads accounts for 14% of all asthma cases, researchers find.

This much CO2 hasn't filled the planet's atmosphere since the Pliocene Epoch 3 million years ago — long before modern humans existed.

Aging pipelines leak dangerous amounts of greenhouse gases into the atmosphere.

A new study claims it isn't as bad as estimated, at least during one part of the process. But how much methane does leak during fracking?

Reducing the flow of the greenhouse gases that spur global warming could prevent up to 3 million premature deaths annually.

U.S. federal budget woes are shrinking the monitoring network that tracks greenhouse gases such as methane.

Researchers have created a laser powerful enough to detect minute concentrations of gases in the atmosphere or in your mouth.

Absorbing more carbon dioxide than they release, these vast forests can be credited with helping to lower levels of greenhouse gases in the atmosphere.

The Swedish home furnishings giant plans to offer 'lower carbon alternatives' to the signature pork and beef meatballs sold at its in-store cafes.

The risk of 'severe, pervasive and irreversible impacts' is quickly rising worldwide, the draft report warns.

Scientists with NASA unveiled the first carbon maps obtained by the spacecraft, named the Orbiting Carbon Observatory-2, or OCO-2.

Even though Earth is already in an ice age, a surplus of ice is the least of our worries.

The latest World Meteorological Organization Greenhouse Gas Bulletin paints a grim picture for our environment.

A 2017 study published in Environmental Research Letters offers a number of ways to reduce your carbon emissions, and having fewer kids topped the list.

Study reveals that open-water swims have a dramatic effect on young cubs, which are forced to follow their mothers in search of food and solid ground.

The new white Coca-Cola cans are part of a fundraising campaign to protect the Arctic.

Polar bears have ruled the Arctic for 100,000 years, but now they're struggling to keep up as the region undergoes a dramatic transformation.

Thanks to the combined technology of satellites and weather stations scattered around the Antarctic Peninsula, researchers can now keep tabs on the region's shi

It may be time to retire the groundhog and start tracking Arctic sea ice for a better prediction of late-winter weather.

Scientist captures stunning sunrise during a research mission to study polar ice in the Arctic circle.

Scientists have released the first 'point of view' video filmed by a wild polar bear, offering a glimpse into the animals' daily lives.

A new visualization from NASA offers a unique view of life on Earth.

The vanishing veneer of frozen ocean isn't just vital for polar bears.

The Barnes Ice Cap, a last surviving piece of the once-vast Laurentide Ice Sheet, will be gone in as little as 300 years.

It's unlikely that coffee or tea is growing in your garden, so after you finish that cup, put the grounds to work with these clever ideas.

Of the 271 general purpose laundry detergents the Environmental Working Group evaluated, only 7 scored a rating of A.

In order to make its employees more comfortable when they want to take a break from work, a sports marketing company from Sao Paulo, Latin Sports, asked Brazili

Invasive plants outcompete native vegetation, threaten endangered species and curb biodiversity. So put on a bib and chow down!

By foraging in your backyard, you can turn a crop of cheerful but maligned dandelions into a tasty, traditional French soup.

Shipping containers can be transformed into a variety of innovative homes and hotels.

As you click through these incredible photos, you'll remember just why it's worth fighting to save our oceans.

Could we be witnessing Korean pop's plunge into the cultural criticism arena?

These athletes got to the top of their sports without meat.