DEAR MAYO CLINIC: I'm hearing more about the exposome and the role of the environment on our health. Can you tell me more about how it is being studied? I'm worried about the future when I read about ...

When one thinks about a diverse environment, indoor areas usually don’t come to mind. However, indoor environments are ripe for microorganisms, which can enter on humans and via exchanges with outdoor ...

AP’s climate team examined how man-made decisions are hurting the environment—and, in turn, hurting people—through three distinct stories from around the globe, each rich with visual storytelling and ...

Researchers are linking human activity to increased gene transfer from soil bacteria to humans. Soil plays a much bigger role in the spread of antibiotic resistance than one might imagine.

Over the years, we’ve turned research, anecdotes and everyday experiences into a whole constellation of stories about the way we impact our world. Still, some voices may be missing from the ...

A man in glasses looks into a fish tank in which fish of many colors are swimming. Ecotoxicologist Bob Wong studies how fish change when exposed to the antidepressant medication fluoxetine. Credit: ...

The migration of populations from rural to urban areas, commonly referred to as urbanization, marks a profound transformation in modern society. This dynamic shift is evident across both developed and ...

Scientists are raising alarms over new proposals to light up the night sky from space using reflective satellites and ...

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