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The Sun never sets in space — and Japan has found a way to harness this unlimited energy.
Male blue-lined octopuses paralyze their mates to survive the perils of reproduction.
Researchers found an alarming rise in antibiotic-resistant infections among children.
Researchers unveil a man-made “Power Bar” that could replace pollen for stressed honey bee colonies.
Three scorching summers in antiquity triggered revolt, invasion, and a turning point in British history.
Even chemistry gets side-eye now. Trust in science is crumbling across America's ideology.
New footage suggests our primate cousins may have their own version of happy hour.
They used declassified US documents to develop the technology.
Decades before microplastics made headlines, a caddisfly larva was already incorporating synthetic debris into its home.
A hit TV series hints at a real, evolving threat from Earth’s ancient recyclers.
Ships transport around 80% of the world’s cargo. From your food, to your car to your phone, chances are it got to you by sea. The vast majority of the world’s container ships burn fossil fuels, which is why 3% of global emissions come from shipping – slightly more than the 2.5% of emissions from […]
Black rhinos are dangling from helicopters—because it's what’s best for them.
Some people claim same-sex attraction is "unnatural." Biology says otherwise
In a remarkable new study, crows demonstrated an intuitive grasp of geometry—identifying irregular shapes without training.
Science is under attack.
One expert said it's like turning off a dying patient's monitor.
The culprit is a very familiar one. It's us.
Even good boys and girls can disrupt wildlife in ways you never expected.
Male fruit flies use booze to boost pheromones and charm potential mates—just not too much.
and this isn't a conservation story
Mommy has been living at the Philadelphia Zoo for 90 years, and waited until old age to experience motherhood.
Satellite highways may break down due to greenhouse gases in the uppermost layers of the atmosphere.
Birds in cities are getting flashier — literally.
We can't rely on just the courts. Reversing political backsliding needs the people's voices.
Like heat waves, these periods of high atmospheric demand for water can damage crops and ecosystems and increase pressure on water resources. New research shows they’re becoming more severe.
Cement is a carbon monster — but scientists are taking a cue from seashells to make it tougher, safer, and greener.
Wrasse fish crack open shells with rocks in behavior once thought exclusive to mammals and birds.
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.