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AI reveals that sperm whale clicks form a complex language, not all that different from human speech
The tunnel is large enough to fit three buses side by side.
Meet Solar Hopper, an autonomous drone that uses 24 perovskite solar cells to recharge. It also looks mighty cool!
Humans are not the only creatures who make medicine to treat themselves.
Tiny and living in the desert, this mole is one of the most elusive mammals of Australia.
New study links panda reproductive issues to specific gut microbes.
Waste from the production of aluminium, nickel and other industrial materials offers the EU an opportunity to advance its recycling goals.
A new study finds the emotional impact of dog theft is like losing a family member.
North America's rarest mammal is facing the threat of extinction. Can these cloned animals save this species?
Researchers have found over a million kilometers of roads that don't show up on official maps. These 'ghost roads' are often used by smugglers and poachers to access pristine forests.
Scientists just uncorked a very useful new material.
The world economy faces significant losses if carbon emissions are not curbed.
A male and a female crab spider worked together to mimic a flower.
When birds are restricted, they are not able to spread seeds. This brings a serious decline in the amount of carbon a forest recovers.
Ski season is shortening with every passing year, and most ski resorts around the world now rely on artificial snow to stay in business.
The oceans are becoming one big soup.
The sweet duck will be able to feed and take care of herself better once the procedure is complete.
Archaeologists uncover an ancient human-fox companionship in South America, challenging our notions of early domestication.
This is going to be wild!
This goes to show that if politicians really want to, they can protect the rainforests.
A landmark climate report found that the world's major emitters grew their carbon footprint since the Paris Agreement.
22 years ago, a couple switched from modern farming to wildland farming. Here is how this decision transformed the lives of many life forms.
Bird flu has begun to infect dairy cows in the US. It's the first time time this has happened, and it poses tough questions.
Chickens are natural models. Don't believe it? Here are some cool chicken photos that will convince you.
Climate change is now altering how we keep time.
Pythons can provide large volumes of high-protein meat, and with a lower carbon footprint. So, would you like to try some?
The real feel of summers is hotter than ever due to climate change.
Orcas around the world have proven themselves adept hunters, making them the apex sea predators.
Scientists turned agricultural waste into eco-friendly, sustaianble sanitary products.
Nature reacted in some predictable ways — but also some counterintuitive ways.
A popular argument against wind power flies out the window.
Soil erosion is the biggest environmental crisis you don't hear much about.
Sand coated steel frames can help restore coral reefs destroyed by explosives.
Different interactions with dogs, like playing or hugging, uniquely change brain activity, enhancing stress relief and concentration.
The findings highlight long-standing biases in how biologists classify mammals.
You really should wash your reusable bottle more.
Research identifies a genetic mutation causing increased hunger and obesity risk in Labradors and flat-coated retrievers.
A green honeycreeper with a body half male and half female captivates scientists.
Researchers have discovered that a specific genetic mutation causes the unique brown fur of Qinling pandas.
Electric fish employ a unique form of collective sensing, reshaping our understanding of animal communication.
One specimen was smaller than seven millimeters.
Humping humpbacks add new insight into whale reproductive behavior.
It's one of entomology's more bizarre puzzles — and it's now been solved.
Bats have the uncanny power to contain dangerous viruses without getting sick. However, if disturbed, the viruses in bats may jump on us.
AI data centers may require 2.5 times more electricity than conventional data centers. Where will all this extra electricity come from?
Scientists make a breakthrough in understanding how whales sing.
Nearly six million donkeys are slaughtered each year for their hides to meet the demand for ejiao, a traditional Chinese medicine, devastating rural communities in Africa.
This challenges the idea that humor is a human-only characteristic.
The ocean is a lifeline, driving climate and supporting biodiversity. Yet, with rising sea levels and increasing acidification, its future and ours hang in a delicate balance.
Cigarette butts are causing damage on a scale you can't imagine. Here's how one city in Europe is trying to transform them into something useful.
