A recent report on global tipping points warned that coral reefs face widespread dieback and have reached a point from which they cannot recover.

A cross-disciplinary team at Rice University has developed a new type of electric heating element—one that looks less like a ...

Perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) are primarily thought of as environmental pollutants, and most research ...

New research from the Department of Energy's Oak Ridge National Laboratory, in collaboration with The Ohio State University and Amphenol Corporation, challenges conventional understanding about ...

Scientists have discovered that applying an electric field to certain ceramics can dramatically redirect how heat moves through them.

Thermal cloaking advances stealth technology by using nanostructured materials to manipulate heat signatures, vital for military and electronic applications.

Plastic-infused asphalt can also save money. Because it lasts longer and resists cracking, cities may spend less on repairs and maintenance. In Rockwall, for example, early estimates suggest these ...