“Killer” mosquitoes are being unleashed in the US to fight disease
Their mission is to reduce mosquito populations.
Bonobos perform random acts of kindness to strangers
Humans aren't the only ones.
A hidden shortage: why the world is running low on sand
There's not nearly as much as you think.
The bacteria in your saliva is due to your household and not your genetics
You share a lot with your family.
We now have proof that conservation funding works
We have no reason not to invest in saving the other species in the world.
Surprise! Albatrosses eat quite a lot of jellyfish
Not many animals eat jellyfish because they are mostly made of water, but they are starting to take over the...
New simulation can predict where refugees will flee after a conflict
It has the potential to help aid efforts and save lives.
Pictures of snakes and spiders stress out babies: fear of these critters is deeply rooted
It's not a (completely) irrational fear.
What is convergent evolution: how unrelated animals can look almost identical
It's crazy how similar they look!
Are viruses alive?
The answer has stumped scientists for decades.
The most expensive fungus in the world: a dead caterpillar that sells for 50,000 USD a pound
It's also known as the "Viagra of the Himalayas".
8-year-old teased for her love of bugs is the co-author of a scientific paper
Take that, bullies.
Fourteen thousand plant species have been discovered in the Amazon rainforest
This is the first time that anyone has compiled a full list.
That study about larvae eating plastic is full of holes
More research needs to be done.
Some otters learn how to solve problems by observing other otters
Otters are copycats.
Beer wastes are being recycled to make more environmentally friendly beer
It's like spinning gold from straw.
Lonely microbes become resistant against antibiotics more quickly
Being lonely makes you more desperate.
Dancing keeps the brain young
Just keep on dancing!
A pair of puppies can run and play after been treated for their spina bifida
It could be a cure for humans too!
American “mudbug” crabs have invaded Berlin
A strange sight for Berliners who have been wondering what the large crabs, “lobsters”, and “scorpions” are doing in their...
Disaster as thousands of Atlantic salmon escape from fish farm on the west coast
Potentially catastrophic for Pacific salmon.
Google researchers are able to perfectly and simply remove watermarks from photographs
They used their power for good, not evil.
Why were there three cows on Antarctica in 1933?
It wasn't just for the milk...
How alleles make us who we are
It has to do with your parents, and a bit of luck.
Goldfish make alcohol to survive the winter without oxygen
Go home goldfish, you're drunk.
A trapdoor spider rafted all the way from Africa to Australia
A long way for a little spider.
Using flies to find the animals that live in a tropical forest
Follow the buzz.
Two butterflies thought to be different species are actually the same one
Can you tell by looking at them?
Kiwi birds facts: some of the most unique birds
Find out why!
Getting rid of an invasive shrub reduces the number of malaria-spreading mosquitos
Another reason why invasive species can be harmful.
Praying mantises hunt birds all over the world
Luckily, it's not so common.
The “eelevator” gives migrating eels a ride past obstacles
The lift to save eel lives.
How amber forms — nature’s time capsule
It takes millions of years!
What are microplastics? Here’s everything you need to know
They are everywhere!
A beginner’s guide to naming species in Latin
It doesn't have to be so complicated.
Why the Great Barrier Reef is dying and why we should care
Hint: it mostly has to do with climate change.
Scientists got an image of a person’s face just by scanning a monkey’s brain
They've cracked the code!
Extinct giant tortoise is being revived after an unexpected find
It's been thought to be completely extinct for 150 years.
Shape changing noodles are the future of pasta
Just add water.
Bats are attracted to green light at night
It could interfere with their migration.
The most realistic peek into a cell ever
What goes on inside?
Seaweed is being used to kill invasive ants
It's safe and environmentally friendly.
Loss of a mate causes birds to make new social connections and strengthen the ones that they already have
Birds of a feather flock together.
Happy (future) World Bee Day!
Celebrate the bees for all that they do for us.
New method can remove small, but dangerous, amounts of chemicals from freshwater
It could remove almost all traces of pesticides, medication, and detergents.
How butterflies have such a beautiful colour
They use the most advanced nanotechnology.
You can name this rescued, one-of-a-kind albino orangutan
She's raising awareness of the plight of all orangutans.
U.S. National Parks are too noisy
It's hard to even to hear a bird sing.
What is CRISPR gene editing: definition, importance, how it works
What you need to know.