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Scientists capture never-before-seen footage of seals exploiting research sonar to track and catch fish.
New technique breaks down polyethylene and polypropylene into building blocks for new plastics.
After becoming virtually extinct in California, wolves are making a comeback.
Nyobolt's new battery promises rapid charging, but infrastructure remains the key challenge.
Your cat probably wants to play with you more than you think.
Charging batteries at high currents may be the key to extending their lifespan.
“A tiger is a large-hearted gentleman with boundless courage and when he is exterminated – as exterminated he will be unless public opinion rallies to his support – India will be the poorer by having lost the finest of her fauna.” So said Jim Corbett, a man whose fate was bound to that of the […]
We're neck deep in a climate emergency. This is just one of the symptoms.
The beloved animal has shaped human history over millennia, just as people have influenced its evolution — but only recently have scientists discovered exactly when and where it went from wild to tame.
As solar energy becomes more widespread, cybercriminals are finding new ways to breach these interconnected systems, posing serious risks to power grids and energy security.
This ancient insect is the missing link between two living gnat species.
New research suggests dogs aren't just mimicking; they may genuinely understand words.
Your jaw is the single most destructive force on this planet. We can make it better.
Every piece of bacon comes from a unique personality.
It turns out mosquitoes have even more ways to hunt us down.
New Amazonian species has been crowned world's biggest snake.
Two common ingredients could be the solution to a major environmental issue.
Scientists discover a comb jelly that can reverse its aging process, challenging traditional views on aging.
Here’s a frightening peek into our climate-addled future.
Nuclear energy is clean and scalable, but meltdown fears prevent it from being deployed more widely.
No need to disturb water bodies for sand. We can manufacture it using rocks or mining waste — China is already doing it.
A single coral in Fiji that is more than 600 years old has recorded how Pacific Ocean temperatures have varied during its long life.
The trees inside the tiankengs enjoys a rich supply of nutrients.
A new modelling study shows that without climate adaptation, plenty of people would lose their life every year.
Flying on an airplane switches time zones too quickly, leaving no time for our bodies to adjust.
Anecdotal evidence from their caregivers suggests that cats exhibit grieving behavior over lost household companions.
LEDs are probably still the most efficient option for lighting.
The satellites are even more potent than we thought.
It is neither hardwood nor softwood. However, it's great at storing the atmospheric carbon.
Firebricks could act as better batteries for renewable energy.
Experts calclate the Olympics' impact at 31 beef burgers or 83 bottles of wine per person.
Could the Moon be the secret to protecting endangered animals?
Yartsa gunbu, or the 'Viagra of the Himalayas', is more expensive than gold. However, it is facing extinction due to overharvesting.
Most hydrogen is not green, but this one is. Plus, it can be produced on a moving vessel.
These amphibian ladies will resort to extreme tactics if that means avoiding pestering males.
Many have welcomed the decision but radical change is always challenging.
The colour choice is largely aesthetic but the material used is unique.
Optimizing the global refrigerated supply chain can help us save a lot of food, feed millions of hungry people, and protect our climate.
Printed circuit boards made of a new type of plastic called vitrimer may solve our toxic e-waste problem to a great extent.
Cute, adaptable, and innovative: raccoons have it all figured out.
Study finds Robusta coffee to be a resilient alternative to the climate-threatened Arabica beans.
Elephant communication is so much more elaborate than we thought.
Researchers have found cocaine in some Pacific sharpnose sharks.
An ancient shrimplike creature is helping scientists understand how mandibles became so common among animals.
Trees are searching for colder temperatures, with far-reaching consequences for the entire ecosystem.
A DNA test could eliminate progressive retinal atrophy in dogs altogether.
Ah, yes, wind turbines are such a blight on the landscape. These oil fields look much prettier.
Some might call the impact just a drop in the ocean but you have to start somewhere.
Here is why cool roofs are better than green roofs when it comes to reducing outdoor temperature.
Considered as one of the sources of income for organised crime, along with drugs, weapons and human trafficking, transnational environmental crimes are rarely brought to justice. Within the European Union, the case of Italy highlights the challenge to prosecute environmental criminals. Could transitional justice could step in and offer solutions ?
