From collecting soil and water in the field to processing them in the lab, environmental sampling is a precise science. Every step—from choosing the right tools to proper storage—can make or break ...

Primetime crime drama meets reality in new forensic research. Scientists are using the new Direct Analysis in Real Time mass spectrometry interface, which has made a guest appearance on the popular ...

A salt marsh harvest mouse walks across the bulrush at Grizzly Island Wildlife Area in San Francisco. (Cody Aylward/UC Davis) From species of marmots to moles, shrews and mice, many of the world’s ...