Nature is full of creatures that filter tiny particles from water, like krill, coral, and even massive whales. But one filter ...

Manta rays are filter feeders, sifting plankton from seawater as they swim. Inspired by this natural filtering mechanism, MIT ...

Pathogens have distinct electrical charges, shapes and sizes. Measuring how quickly they move through an electric field can ...

Here are affordable ways to reduce the plastic you consume while shopping and eating, enjoying a healthier lifestyle that’s ...

Studies at the University of Chicago are uncovering how environmental pollutants like air contaminants impact cancer risk, ...

A SpaceX rocket launch created unique clouds that could be seen from hundreds of miles away with good viewing conditions.

Was Mars just like Earth billions of years ago? A new study is making a very compelling case that our Martian neighbor may ...

When water freezes slowly, the location where water turns into ice—known as the freezing front—forms a straight line.

Now that potable water has been restored to Asheville’s 63,000 customers, this is a good time to reflect on how the city handled the crisis and the lessons we’ve learned. You may recall the great ...

With all your holiday cooking, it can be tempting to dump oil and grease down the drain. But officials in Central Virginia ...

More generally, studying particles from outer space often demands audacious proposals, especially ones that make use of the ...