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The Ruki River, a tributary of the Congo, has water so dark that researchers couldn't see their hands in front of their faces. Despite its uniqueness, the river has never been scientifically studied.

Research testing new technology to more effectively locate polar bear dens across the Arctic is showing promising results. Researchers hope that improving detection tools to locate dens will help efforts to protect mother polar bears and their cubs.

Researchers discover a valuable finding on the relationship between a high-protein diet and resistance exercise on fat accumulation and glucose homeostasis, supported by solid evidence.

In a new paper, published in Nature Communications, researchers say they have found “definitive” archeological evidence that seaweeds and other freshwater plants were eaten in Europe from the Mesolithic period to the early Middle Ages.

Nutrition experts have recognized for many years that western diets rich in fats and sugar may be behind the cause of obesity, but debate has reigned over the primary culprit.

New research shows many fossil fuel workers have the right skills already to participate in this green revolution. The problem is that those new green jobs likely won’t be in the right place.

A new kind of polymer membrane could reshape how refineries process crude oil, dramatically reducing the energy and water required while extracting even more useful materials.

Whaling in the 20th century had more of an impact on fin whale populations than previously thought, reports a new study that shows whaling wiped out 99% of the Eastern North Pacific fin whale breeding population.

Researchers reporting in ACS Sustainable Chemistry & Engineering show that cocoa pod husks could be a useful starting material for flame retardants.

The DNA double helix is composed of two DNA molecules whose sequences are complementary to each other. Researchers succeeded in creating fluorescent duplexes that can generate any of 16 million colors.