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A groundbreaking scientific analysis demonstrates for the first time that 180 fossil fuel companies have directly contributed to the worsening of hundreds of heat waves that have caused thousands of deaths.

Earthquakes and heat waves and tornadoes, oh my! Americans were asked recently which type of natural disaster they considered the scariest. The winner was one type of disaster that nearly half of those surveyed feared the most.

Predicting the weather three months in advance is difficult; what role can the AI approach of machine learning play in improving seasonal forecasting?

It took 10 years for this killer to be identified, thanks to biologists at the University of British Columbia: but who is responsible for the deaths of more than 5.8 billion starfish in the North Pacific Ocean?

A recent study in the British Journal of Ophthalmology reveals that children who consume more omega-3-rich foods may be less likely to develop nearsightedness, while saturated fats could increase the risk.More information: How Much Protein Should You Eat Each Day? What Happens If You Consume Too Much?

Protein is essential for our bodies, but the conversation around how much to eat can be confusing. Questions about the right amount and the healthiest types of protein—plant sources or animal sources—are widely discussed. Here’s what experts recommend.

September is now the ninth month in the Gregorian calendar, but it wasn't always this way: there was a time when it was the seventh, and that's precisely why it's called "September."

A scientific study shows that snow algae can cause greater melting in Antarctica than previously thought.

The chances of wildfire, and their strength, have been boosted by climate change caused by human activities.

For centuries, the maps we use have distorted the true size of the continents. Africa, in particular, appears much smaller than it is, affecting our perception of the world and its true geopolitical and cultural significance.

A new study finds that using hair straighteners and similar heat tools can release billions of toxic nanoparticles, tiny enough to reach deep into the lungs and potentially harm your health.More information: Climate Change Threats to Mothers' and Children's Health

Rumours have been spreading online that fridge magnets could be affecting electricity bills, at a time when it just seems that bills keep going up. But how true is it that magnets could be directly affecting energy use?