Scientists investigate what homes are best at keeping the smoke out and what we can do to keep our air cleaner.

People of color face disproportionate infection risk while pregnant, large study finds.

Using social media, research identifies stressors among an already vulnerable population.

Eliminating RNA amplification simplifies and speeds up assay for SARS-CoV-2 virus, making it ideal for point of care testing.

186 years after Darwin first described the Galapagos racer snake, Danielle Edwards seeks to rebuild their population by using DNA from one of his original samples.

Roxanna Villalobos shines a light on rural America’s diversity, including in the Central Valley where she was raised.

It’s complicated, but for some patients, there’s reason to be optimistic about aducanumab, the treatment that made waves upon receiving FDA approval this summer.

Too little sleep in the first six months after birth can add 3 to 7 years to a woman’s ‘biological age,’ scientists report.

Most animals prefer to work for their food. Cats are a notable exception.

After months of turmoil and fear, it’s important to focus on emotional support for students and teachers, scholars say.

The report from the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change says we must act soon, says Berkeley Lab scientist and contributor Charles Koven.

A new climate and fire model suggests that Western wildfires will intensify for roughly a decade before experiencing a gradual decline.