Good thing it didn’t take too much longer, however—for in around 5 billion years’ time, the sun will start to run out of fuel ...

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The red fall colors are intense this year. They seem much brighter than previous years. Red colors are due to leaf pigments called anthocyanins. A main […] ...

Scientists have long noted with interest that in one of nature's crucial chemical reactions-the oxygen evolution reaction-it is manganese, rather ...

Produce and power are both costly in the state. So researchers are testing ways to address both issues using the same land.

HERMISTON — A project to capture carbon dioxide and bury it underground in Hermiston came to a halt before it even got ...

Prolonged and extreme drought conditions in grasslands and shrublands would greatly limit the long-term health of crucial ...

As small-scale gold mining increases to meet demand, local crops absorb gaseous mercury emitted by the illegal and semilegal ...

Researchers at Maastricht University and the University of Copenhagen report that incorporating sweeteners and sweetness ...

For a good laugh, turn to page 42 of the report President Donald Trump’s Energy Department released in July. On this page, ...

Snake plants are hardy, making them ideal for beginner houseplant growers. They're not infallible, however, and where in your ...