Science

A new book is written from the witty, sharp, sometimes self-indulgent perspective of our Milky Way galaxy, detailing what it's like to look down on tiny planet Earth.

NASA's Apollo missions already sent astronauts to the moon from 1969 to 1972. But scientists say there's still lots of good science to do there.

As sea levels rise and buildings by coasts are increasingly endangered, communities around the world are turning to the small but mighty oyster to help stabilize shorelines.

The Environmental Protection Agency said Friday it is designating some toxic industrial compounds used in cookware, carpets and firefighting foams as hazardous substances.

Sonja Michaluk has spent a decade working to preserve wetlands and species along the Princeton Ridge.

An app dedicated to promoting the squish and kill of the spotted lanterfly is waning in popularity in Pa., while gaining in states where the invasive species is newer.

Conservationists want the rare insect, which is threatened by vacation home development, added to the Endangered Species Act.

The findings are a reminder that the people, plants, and animals in polar regions are experiencing rapid, and disastrous, climate change.

The new lab will help health officials learn more about variants that are circulating in the region.

A precarious stock market and record inflation have contributed to some companies hitting the pause button on their search for space in Philly.

After dealing with the aftermath of a supposed “heist,” the museum's recent financial troubles and internal strife are fueling further problems, including ongoing lawsuits.

A new study finds climate hazards aggravate 58% of known infection diseases in people.

For decades, PFAS (per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances) have tainted the water, air, and soil — in the Delaware Valley region and across the country.

Science is all about discovery — tackling the big questions that define our world, and hopefully our future. But some of these question ...

Joining places like Chicago, Boston, and Texas, Philadelphia is vying for the chance to house the headquarters of a new federal health research agency.