Allergies to things like cats and dust mites are tough to mitigate because the allergens can stick around long after the animals are gone.

Researchers at Michigan State University have uncovered a surprising mechanism that plants use to regulate their growth — one that directly ties their development to how they perceive light.

Access to clean water is essential for life, yet even in wealthy countries, harmful pollutants are slipping into the water cycle. Everyday substances like pesticides, drug residues, industrial ...