The past year was a shock to the U.S. higher education system. The coming year may see even more jolts. Administration ...

Underground environments like soil and aquifers teem with microbial life. These tiny microbes play a big role in cycling nutrients and breaking down or transforming pollutants. However, scientists ...

As marine-terminating glaciers melt, the resulting freshwater is released at the seafloor, which mixes with salty seawater and influences circulation patterns. As the oceans warm, it’s growing ...

Scientists are speaking out against Trump’s proposed acquisition of Greenland. Credit: Amanda, Flickr, CC BY 2.0 Research & Developments is a blog for brief updates that provide context for the flurry ...