A scientific discovery often starts with a chance observation made by open minds who realize its potential. 

Take biomass-derived acetone—common nail polish remover—use light to upgrade it to higher-mass hydrocarbons, and, voila, you have a domestically generated product that can be blended with conventional jet fuel to fly while providing environmental benefits, creating domestic jobs, securing the nation’s global leadership in bioenergy technologies, and improving U.S. energy security.

The western United States has experienced such intense droughts over the past decade that technical descriptions are becoming inadequate. 

As many as nine million people (16% of all deaths worldwide) die each year as a result of air, water and soil pollution.

Tropical Cyclone 09S formed on Jan. 22 in the Southern Indian Ocean despite being affected by vertical wind shear, and one day later wind shear caused its demise. 

A team of researchers at the University of Ottawa has made an important breakthrough that will help better understand the origin and behavior of slow earthquakes, a new type of earthquake discovered by scientists nearly 20 years ago.

We all know the rechargeable and efficient lithium ion (Li-ion) batteries from our smartphones, laptops and also electric cars.

Sometimes the most unrelated things can produce the most innovative results. 

Animal carcasses play an important role in biodiversity and the functioning of ecosystems, also over prolonged periods. 

A skin cream used to treat warts and skin cancer could help protect people against viral diseases such as Zika and dengue, according to new research.