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Monarch butterfly white spots could be the secret to their continent-traversing superpower

The size of their wing spots may play a crucial role in their incredible journey.

Lab-grown meat is now officially on the menu after US approval

We're witnessing the dawn of a new era in food.

Cryofreezing DNA could be our last shot at saving species from extinction

Cryobanks could help curb species extinction.

A tribute to Train: How a dog became a conservation icon in Argentina

He's getting his own statue and has become a symbol of conservation.

Himalayan glaciers are melting faster than ever and may lose most of their ice

It's been an overlooked region of glacial melting due to lack of data.

Say goodbye to radiators: paper-thin film turns any wall or furniture into a heater

It's a very efficient way of heating a space.

Early Andean societies turned violent because of climate change

Study points to potential competition for limited resources

New material can soak up record amounts of moisture from the air

It’s made from hydrogel, a naturally absorbent material.

Heat vision: "Thermometer in the sky" satellite can revolutionize building efficiency from Space

The thermometer in the sky could help us make buildings more efficient -- saving money and fighting climate change.

The average dog knows 89 words and phrases. But some are super smart

Scientists used the same language assessment tools designed for human children.

Bumblebees' remarkable sense of smell guides them safely home

They have great vision, but their sense of smell steals the show.

Bowhead whales' can repair their DNA -- and this possibly makes them cancer-resistant

They can live more than 200 years, and this might be why.

Sit down, coal. For the first time, renewables dominate coal in the US

Coal's drop this year has truly been remarkable

A third of UK adults believe a wide array of conspiracy theories

From "15-minute cities" to the "great replacement", concerningly large parts of the population believe in conspiracy theories.

The hot, gross blob: Plastic and seaweed mix could spell trouble

Authorities are warning people to stay away from the blob.

This one-shot, non-surgical contraceptive could finally curb stray cat overpopulation

The therapy made cats sterile with no side effects for at least two years.

Regular socialization could make dogs live longer and happier

Study sheds light on key social determinants that influence dogs' health.

Crocodile in Costa Rica gives virgin birth. Could some dinosaurs do it too?

It’s the first known case of "virgin birth" in a crocodilian.

Deadly coral disease is spreading fast, and will likely wipe out 80% of global coral by 2100

Conserving coral reefs is crucial to maintaining the biodiversity of our oceans.

Climate Justice: Global North owes $170 trillion for excessive CO2 emissions

Industrialized nations could face massive compensation charges due to excessive carbon dioxide emissions.

The Arctic could be ice-free by the 2030s, scientists sound the alarm

This could accelerate global warming even further.

This single group of fungi may help store more than a third of fossil fuel emissions

Mycorrhizal fungi has lived below ground and attached to the roots of plants for 400 million years

Your cutting board might be contaminating your food with microplastics

Microplastics are truly everywhere.

Dogs can literally smell when you're stressed

Dogs can not only read stress on your face, but also smell it dripping through your pores.

Renewable energy is on track to shatter even more records in 2023

China continues to be the leading market, but the EU is moving fast amid the energy crisis.

DeSantis' climate program is an anti-science disaster

He rejects science and even says the weather is politicized.

This $1 smartphone clip promises to be a super-reliable blood pressure monitor 

A tiny 3D-printed smartphone attachment has the potential to make blood pressure checkups affordable and accessible to all.

This new robotic bee can fly in all directions just like a real bee

It’s the first one capable of doing this

Bizarre climate change theory spread by Joe Rogan goes viral in social media

Climate misinformation continues to be a big problem

Seagulls decide which food is worth stealing by watching humans

They are much more smart than we though

Skyscrapers are taking New York down -- literally

As the city gradually sinks, it also becomes more vulnerable to flooding.

Scientists discover bony armor in spiny mouse tails

This trait was thought to be limited in mammals only to armadillos.

Scientists find a way to tell the sex of chicken eggs early in incubation

It could prevent the culling of billions of male chicks.

Moss could help tackle the climate crisis and improve soils biodiversity

It was about time these small plants got some recognition.

Dinosaurs may have pioneered perspective-taking to 'get in your head'

Perspective-taking, a complex cognitive skill, might have originated in dinosaurs.

It’s time to pay: Fossil fuel companies owe the world hundreds of billions a year in reparations

The bill is adding up day by day.

How NYC Subway trains were thrown in the ocean - and why that's a good thing

Usually, whenever you hear about dumping things in the ocean, it's cringe. But this is different.

The next El Niño could trigger $3 trillion economic losses by 2029

It's almost 100 times more costly than previously thought.

Dog brains are getting strangely larger, and here's probably why

Scientists are stunned by this new discovery.

UN unveils plan for the world to slash plastic pollution by 80% by 2040

While big changes are needed, they would bring trillions of dollars in benefits

How laser technology can reduce Denmark's energy consumption by 10%

The solutions could be useful everywhere.

Sand dunes' ancient layers hold records of past fiery history

It could expand what we know of fires in arid regions

The biggest threat to birds isn't windmills -- it's agriculture

Farming has grown to be a major threat for all wildlife on Earth.

Green areas don't always get people to spend less time on their smartphones

Forests can make a difference, urban areas not so much.

Scientists identify where butterflies originated and which plants they relied on

They created the world’s largest butterfly tree of life

A big reason why more Americans aren't buying EVs? Dealers aren't selling them

Two thirds of American car dealers aren't selling EVs. A third wouldn't sell them even if they could.

This funky spider mimics ants to stay safe from predators

These spiders have learned to walk like ants and look like flowers, but can these tricks help them escape their predators?

The surprising way hammerhead sharks adapt to extreme environments: they hold their breath

It's an extraordinary and very surprising behavior.

Reducing drinking water contamination will also generate billions in health benefits

Millions in the US still rely on water from utilities with health violations.

New demon shark species with spooky white eyes discovered off Australian coast

The unexpected discovery started in the halls of a dusty museum.

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