The substances behind the slimy strings from okra and the gel from fenugreek seeds could trap microplastics better than a commonly used synthetic polymer. Previously, researchers proposed using these ...

The National Geographic special "Ocean with David Attenborough" premieres June 7 for World Oceans Day, urging action to protect our oceans.

If the once-every-500-year Cascadia Subduction Zone earthquake doesn’t do enough damage to the coastal Northwest on its own, frequent and widespread flooding from rising seas that follows will take ca ...

Nuclear desalination is offering countries in the Arab region and beyond a clean alternative to energy-hungry traditional desalination.

Pockets of water exist that are so salty they behave more like dense syrup than seawater. These deep, hidden lakes are called ...

Tierra Atacama just reopened in the Chilean high-altitude desert. Travel + Leisure was the first to stay—read our full review.

Karen Madorin is a retired teacher, writer, photographer, outdoors lover, and sixth-generation Kansan.

As trees choked by saltwater die along low-lying coasts, marshes may move in — for better or worse, scientists are learning.

Scientists reveal new details about the 5.3-million-year-old flood, which triggered earthquakes, generated tropical-storm ...

The ocean covers 70% of Earth, yet only 5% has been explored. What we do know shows how vital and fascinating the oceans are ...

How climate change is threatening drinking water on the Ocean State’s islands As Rhode Island’s climate continues to change, ...