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An ancient freshwater species may be quietly facing a silent collapse.
Climate change is disrupting natural cycles.
This is the first evidence of sound production in a shark.
It's a climate experiment disguised as a concert — and it actually worked.
One gram of chewing gum can release up to 600 microplastic particles into your body.
An ancient Antarctic ecosystem is revealed after a massive iceberg breaks free.
One bear. Six years. One hidden history of pollution brought to light by a laser.
We know more about our Moon and Mars than the bottom of our oceans.
The "Age of Electricity" is here.
New research reveals an extraordinary journey across the Pacific that defies what we thought was possible.
Scientists have modified bacteria to produce biodegradable plastics from simple sugars.
This new method of converting sewage sludge cuts CO2 emissions by 99.5% compared to conventional methods.
LEGO is turning ocean waste into playtime innovation.
Before bees, there were beetles
Antarctica's most detailed map exposes its vulnerable future.
The Arctic Ocean is more than just icy waters, it harbors vibrant ecosystems — but it also harbors valuable oil, gas, and rare earth elements.
A new study found that machine drying costs U.S. households over $7 billion annually.
Environmental justice initiatives meant to ease pollution burdens on low-income and minority communities have lost support and funding as a result of recent actions by EPA administrator Lee Zeldin.
An unplanned experiment takes scientists closer to solving a long-standing mystery.
A new study confirms the idea: the sound from wind turbines just doesn't make a difference.
In the perilous world of cephalopod romance, male blue-lined octopuses have evolved a shocking strategy to survive mating.
China's ghost cities aren't just an economic puzzle — they're a major environmental issue.
Whales migrate great distances and, as they travel, create nutrient superhighways in our oceans.
The bison at the Yellowstone National Park are gearing up for a more genetically diverse population.
Turning decommissioned wind turbine blades into high-performance surfboards
This Colombian scorpion sprays venom over 36 centimeters in self-defense.
Eurasian coots are unknowingly creating plastic archives of the Anthropocene.
Want to befriend a cat? Don't forget to blink or squint back if a cat does the same at you.
From a groundbreaking find to a global disaster. This is how one species and human error endangered amphibians everywhere.
For every five butterflies that graced the skies in 2000, only four remain today.
Labradors and some humans share a surprising genetic link to obesity.
New research reveals that both bonobos and chimpanzees use sexual behavior to ease social tension
Researchers in China found a way to turn old wind turbine blades into durable roads.
Climate shifts fueled famine, war, and the rise of empires.
White orcas are so rare they were thought to be a myth until recently.
For decades, Kotoku Wamura was mocked for building an enormous floodgate in his village. But when a massive tsunami struck, his vision saved an entire town.
Good climate news is hard to come by, but a new UK report suggests that reaching net zero emissions is definintely achievable.
Skunks' stripes fade in safer environments, showing how less danger leads to evolutionary changes in warning coloration.
Unprecedented footage of polar bear snow dens reveals hidden new insights about the majestic animals.
Bird flu H5N1 is now considered endemic in cows. Essentially, it has become a lot harder to control.
Tea time isn't just relaxing. It could be cleaning your water of harmful contaminants.
Marine flatworms have perfected smooth, undulating motion over millions of years of evolution. Now, scientists have taken inspiration to create a highly agile robot.
This breakthrough could democratize weather prediction and help communities better prepare for extreme weather events.
When mice find an unconscious companion, they spring into action — biting, pawing, and even pulling tongues to help them recover.
A dog might skip a better meal just to eat from a bowl in his favorite color — yellow.
While golf remains a pastime for the affluent, occupying enormous tracts of valuable land globally, renewable energy projects face resistance due to limited available space.
A mysterious deep sea fish has a reputation for predicting disasters.
The Mononoke tilefish, Branchiostegus sanae, sports striking facial markings reminiscent of San’s tribal paint, symbolizing a call for marine conservation.
With their prized rocks tucked in built-in pockets, sea otters reveal a surprising tool-wielding intelligence.
From raccoons climbing manholes to alligators lurking in underground waterways, Florida’s stormwater sewers are more than just drainage systems.
