Science & Technology

Evaluating Low-cost Air Sensor Performance Near Wildfires

EPA works with partners to test sensors

EPA Grants Fund Researchers Working with Communities to Monitor Air Pollution in Washington and Pennsylvania

EPA grantees are working in cities across the country to teach local residents about how to use low-cost air pollution sensors to monitor air quality.

Back to School: Supporting Teachers with EPA STEM Educational Resources

Back to school EPA STEM resources for teachers

Semiannual Report to Congress: April 1–September 30, 2023

ECOTOX Update Improves Search for Environmental Chemical Toxicity Data

EPA's ECOTOX application has been updated.

Science to Achieve Results: The Yurok Tribe Assesses Environmental Vulnerability

The Yurok Tribe in Northern California depends on the health of the Klamath River for much of its food and water supplies.

Nearby Green Spaces Linked to Reduced Chronic Stress

Can spending time in natural environments lead to better health? An EPA study found a correlation between the amount of green space near homes and chronic stress reduction.

Protecting Children’s Health for a Lifetime

An article about the latest developments from EPA/ NIEHS's Children's Centers

Evaluating Developmental Neurotoxicity Hazard: Better than Before

EPA researchers grew neural networks in their laboratory that showed the promise of helping to screen thousands of chemicals in the environment that are yet to be characterized for developmental neurotoxicity hazard through traditional methods.

Living Close to Roadways: Health Concerns and Mitigation Strategies

Science Matters article about near roadway pollution and the mitigating effects of roadside barriers.

Advice for the Next Generation of EPA Scientists and Engineers

EPA scientists care deeply about the environment and their work to protect it. As we move on to the next 50 years of protecting public health and the environment, EPA researchers share their advice for the next generation of environmental scientists

Meet EPA Coral Scientist Cheryl Hankins

EPA coral scientist Cheryl Hankins investigates how land-based stressors such as plastic pollution and excess nutrients impact coral growth.

Improving Preparedness, Response, and Recovery to Lessen the Impacts of Biological Incidents in Underground Transportation System

Dogs May Teach Us How to Detect Cancer Earlier: EPA Scientists Explore Exhaled Breath Aerosol Samples to get Clues for Pre-Clinical Cancer Screening

Reflecting on 50 Years of EPA Research: Dr. Mike Slimak

EPA’s Dr. Mike Slimak is the National Program Director of Sustainable and Healthy Communities Research Program in EPA’s Office of Research and Development. In honor of EPA’s 50th anniversary, Mike is reflecting on his career at EPA which began in 1978.

Reflecting on 50 years of EPA Research

Dr. Orme-Zavaleta is reflecting on her career with the Agency, which started in 1981.

From Outer Space to Underwater: Determining Seagrass Health and Condition in Southern New England Waters Using High Resolution Remotely Sensed Imagery

EPA researchers used historic and newly collected seagrass abundance data to determine if satellite images could be used to accurately estimate the location, abundance, and growth of seagrass in southern New England coastal waters.