The thorny Acacia tree produces gum arabic, a versatile substance that’s been driving global trade for centuries.

With many collisions and much crumpling of rock, down the ages. The story holds lessons for how the edges of continents are built and change over time.

Celebrate Earth Day with stories from JSTOR Daily.

Is it possible to produce common household products that are sustainable and safe?

Harmattan carries more than dust—it also spreads disease.

Out of sight, below the soil’s surface, fungi play a vital role in the existence and health of our forests, woodlands, jungles, and prairies.

When FitzRoy distributed barometers to local fishing communities, he empowered individual sailors to use their own judgment about the weather forecast.

We’ve trashed Earth, so let’s trash space… Oh, wait, we already have!

Think reptiles like crocodiles and caimans are slow learners? It’s probably because you’re human.

Researchers are creating advanced simulations that will provide a deeper understanding of Mars’s climatic history and help to determine whether it was once able to sustain life.