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The Arctic creatures have some stunning adaptations.
Most dogs are playful, but some are more playful than others.
It's supposed to sound like its ancestors from the Jurassic.
Europe's rivers are running dry as one of the worst droughts in centuries hits the continent.
Extreme heat above 90 degrees Fahrenheit (32 degrees Celsius) is a common occurrence in many parts of the world in the summer, but with climate change taking a toll, temperatures are surging way past that. Summers are getting hotter and hotter, and heatwaves are becoming the norm. Extreme heat events, especially (but not only) when […]
Insects are starting to make their way to our meals, and some are using them to lower their carbon footprint.
It's one of the worst environmental disasters in Europe in decades.
The plant-eating dinosaur was cute as a button!
The giant crustacean was originally mistaken for a different species
The images are pretty, but the effects can be very ugly.
Do you really think Lemon Haze in Colorado is the same as Lemon Haze in Washington? Think again.
These are surprising findings for a hormone so often linked to aggressive and competitive behavior.
It might not look like much today, but in its time, this animal was the height of dangerous!
Evolution of the human larynx contributed to the stable voices we now use to communicate.
Four major cities are releasing more methane emissions than previously thought.
Such stickers will allow for round-the-clock monitoring of internal tissues anywhere, anytime.
Mesmerizing, if a bit gross.
It's been an enduring mystery, but now we have the most likely answer
There's no cement on Mars or the Moon, which means we'll have to make it ourselves. Here's an idea how.
Besides being more convenient, the new therapy could be priced at a fraction of the current cost.
It's almost unbelievable we can see stuff like this hundreds of light-years away.
The brain has its own defensive mechanisms to prevent burnout -- and glutamate accumulation in the prefrontal cortex seems like one.
The future sounds cloudy with a chance of drone swarms.
This is the first study to link PFAS and adverse health effects in humans.
Money makes the world go round, and it makes the telescope go up.
It has infected at least several dozen people and scientists are now tracking it down, but thankfully this doesn't sound like a repeat of COVID-19.
Metal-making practices described in a 2300-year-old text are more sophisticated than anyone realized.
Birds really are dinosaurs!
The first hammerhead shark was likely the result of a genetic deformity. A biologist explains how shark DNA reveals hammerheads’ history.
The Perseid shower is one of the most anticipated events of the year. Here's how to see it.
It would greatly help our efforts to contain Lyme disease.
Human sleep is still largely a mystery. Maybe spiders can help.
Finally an artificial sweetener that may actually be good.
Climate change is aggravating illnesses and hindering our ability to fight them. Here's why.
The coating repairs itself when a special dye is activated by energy from the sun.
It could help to ensure more sustainable practices when extracting this increasingly valuable material.
Eating less and timed with the most active phase of the day extended the life span of mice by a whooping 35%.
These are some of the most mysterious weather phenomena on Earth.
This offers a helpful method of studying how things like cancer develop in the human body
The government would spend billions in new climate policies to bring down greenhouse gas emissions.
It's not exactly clear why many more men than women get cancer, but it's a reality that men should be aware of and prepare accordingly.
A compound found in bee venom destroyed 100% of the hardest-to-kill breast cancer cells in under 60 minutes.
Sand temperature determines if a new sea turtle hatchling is a male or female
Volcanoes themselves can also impact the climate, due to a “cooling effect” that comes after eruptions.
Researchers used an algorithm to find out the conservation status of species with limited data.
Industry insists that cured-in-place plastic pipe liners are safe, but some scientists say the installation process is under-regulated and hazardous.
Baby Weddell seals inherit diving skills from their mothers.
There's more to it than just some flashy fashion item.
Not so great news for you night owls.
Move over, silicon.
