Researchers report finding high concentrations of microplastics present in a Missouri cave system that had been closed to human visitors for 30 years. In two recent papers, Saint Louis University ...

In two recent papers, Saint Louis University researchers report finding high concentrations of microplastics present in a Missouri cave system that had been closed to human visitors for 30 years.

Thanks to new research from St. Louis University (SLU), we now now these microplastics have spread to areas long untouched by humans. Cliff Cave near Oakville has been closed off to public access ...

A section of South Dakota’s Wind Cave seen under normal white light (left image) transforms into something otherworldly when placed under UV light (right image). SAN DIEGO, March 25, 2025 — Deep below ...

Hundreds of feet beneath the Black Hills, a team of scientists and researchers snake through dark, narrow and silent corridors of ancient rock to reach their goal: what is thought to be some of the ...

Earth not only does not support diverse ecosystems, but it also has places that serve as analogs for other celestial worlds in our solar system. Astrobiologist Joshua Sebree of the University of ...

Plummeting water levels at Canyon Lake in Comal County, Texas, has revealed something fascinating yet ominous to boaters enjoying the reservoir. Levels have been dropping at the popular lake for ...