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An exceptionally well-preserved collection of fossils has enabled researchers to solve a centuries-old riddle in the evolution of life on earth, revealing what the first animals to make skeletons looked like.

Scientists have summarized the current state of knowledge and identified new approaches for future research in algal chemical communication and their ecological relationships.

Researchers have produced high-quality biodiesel after "feeding" and growing microalgae on leftover coffee grounds.

According to a study, two low-cost tests that use nanoparticles to detect chemicals can accurately measure tiny amounts of two potentially harmful herbicides in fruits, vegetables and their products.

A study has found that traffic congestion is linked to decreased birthweight for full-term babies born to parents living near areas of heavy traffic, such as highways and freeways.

The use of ancient DNA, including samples of human remains around 45,000 years old, has shed light on a previously unknown aspect of human evolution.

Seawater, which comprises more than 95% of the Earth’s water, could become a key resource in the sustainable production of clean hydrogen fuel with the use of water-splitting catalysts.

Citrus honey has an increased abundance of antioxidants in comparison to other standard types of honey, according to a new study.

According to research, bacteria in wastewater treatment plants can also catch a cold every once in a while.

A light-powered, single-step method has been described for turning hydrogen sulfide – a petrochemical byproduct that smells of rotten eggs – into hydrogen.