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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 ?
Greener sensors, circuit boards and other electronic devices are being developed by EU researchers to reduce unsustainably high levels of e-waste.
Boosting soil organic carbon can combat climate change while improving agriculture.
The Pacific is still facing nuclear blight nearly 70 years since the last test. Many see the Runit Dome as a ticking time bomb.
To make this alternative butter, you don't need land, livestock, or crops.
These are some sharks that won't force you to get a bigger boat.
The New Caledonian fern's genome is 50 times larger than the human genome.
China's push puts the global goal to triple renewable capacity by the end of 2030 "well within reach".
The idea is meant to stop poachers, but not in the way you're probably thinking.
The Key Largo tree cactus succumbs to climate change. More are surely to come, scientists warn.
It's exactly the kind of events experts forecast would happen.
Greenland sharks could hold the secret to better cardiovascular health.
New York City's climate will feel like today's northern Mississippi.
For the first time in 200 years, Kazakhstan witnesses the return of Przewalski's horse.
Temperature records are being broken one after another in California.
Blue tits were found to be equally capable of remembering and adapting.
Cats always seem to have an itch. But when they go overboard, it's time to pay attention to your surroundings.
You wouldn't believe it looking at their stubby frame.
The only medical system that rivals this behavior would be the human one, scientists say.
The hormone that may be behind this is also found in humans, but it's not clear what it does.
Massive industrial livestock financing sabotages major U.S. banks’ climate goals.
In this election cycle, stakes are high for the environment and the scientific community. You wouldn’t know that from the first presidential debate.
Animals can't talk or express their feelings but an AI can help us understand their behavior.
New method captures CO2 while enhancing concrete strength.
The paper products emit nearly 80% less CO2 and use 15 less water than traditional paper.
This is big news for the future of solar energy.
These delicate yet resilient insects have been found to traverse an astonishing distance of over 4,200 kilometers from West Africa to the coast of South America.
These primates can sing on the beat. Even their calls are rhythmic, hinting at a potential origin story for music in humans.
Research suggesting that pet ownership improves health is largely funded by the pet care industry. Does that matter?
No escape from microplastics.
Bees are so good they can not only detect lung cancer but also distinguish between different types.
Their knowledge of specific plants with medicinal properties is stunning.
Buying stuff has never been easier. The convenience of buying virtually anything with a few clicks and having them delivered to your doorstop is something our ancestors couldn’t have even dreamed of. But online shopping opens up a whole can of worms. Do you know what you’re actually buying without seeing it? What are the […]
Norfolk Island green parrots are self-medicating with pepper tree bark and leaves, to rid themselves of parasites. But is there more to it? Birds are known to indulge in alcohol and take stimulants.
They do a job that's crucial but often goes unnoticed. This short film puts them in the spotlight.
Ticks thrive in warm weather, but you can protect your dog with grooming, environmental controls, and vet-approved treatments.
Who knew young dolphins like to play doctor and nurse.
New battery technology could extend EV range and lifespan, boosting resale value.
We won't have a dog translator anytime soon, but we're slowly understanding man's best friend.
A new study says topsoil erosion is likely to increase under climate change, though policy changes now could help stem the loss.
Elephants use unique, name-like calls to identify each other, demonstrating advanced cognitive abilities and social complexity akin to human communication.
Despite not being herbivorous, snow leopards seem to eat more plants than you'd think.
It was part of a forest that was cleared 150 years ago to make way for farmland. It now stands solitary in the middle of a field.
