Scientists are hoping to learn more about how fire behaves in a low-gravity environment.
The discovery provides further proof of life's ability to thrive in extremely deep, high-pressure environments.
Known as 'trioxides', these highly reactive chemicals could be contributing to health and environmental problems.
Scientists have identified a bacterium that seems surprisingly capable of surviving in the vacuum of space.
Archaeologists have unearthed evidence of Ice Age human habitation in the Bale Mountains of Ethiopia.
A new study has indicated that growing meat in a laboratory may actually make global warming worse.
Scientists suspect that the unexplained bursts could be coming from a very strong magnetic environment.
New research has shown that the Martian soil is quite an inhospitable environment for microbial life.
A large terrestrial planet located 40 light years away could be the perfect place to search for ET.
The viral phenomenon has managed to make its way in to the zero-gravity environment of outer space.
Environmental officials have been left perplexed after dozens of grackles appeared to fall ill en masse.
A prehistoric species of giant ape went extinct because it couldn't adapt to its changing environment.
The breakthrough method could pave the way for environmentally friendly hydrogen-powered vehicles.
Far from being unwanted pests, termites are actually turning out to be good for the environment.
The world's oceans have become a dumping ground for almost 270,000 tons of waste plastics.
The UK has launched a new type of environmentally friendly bus that runs exclusively on waste products.
The remains of an adult male lion were found stuffed inside a freezer by an environmental health officer.
The new discipline of 'astroecology' involves growing plants directly in extraterrestrial environments.
Researchers have been able to piece together clues about the environment by looking at old paintings.
Peruvian actor Richard Torres and his 'bride' tied the knot during an unusual ceremony in Buenos Aires.