Plants have evolved techniques for protecting themselves from heat and insect attacks – but when both these stresses happen…
Using distance to avoid getting sick has deep evolutionary roots for humans and many other species.
Wild animals and animal parts are bought and sold worldwide, often illegally. This multibillion-dollar industry is pushing…
The US is gradually shifting to lower-carbon energy sources, but the COVID-19 pandemic, an oil price crash and a likely…
'Walden,' published in 1854, is a manual for solitude with a purpose.
The value that bats provide to humans by pollinating crops and eating insects is far greater than harm from virus transmission…
You won't see a blue shark near the beach, but thanks to 50 years of tagging data, scientists are learning about their…
Water is essential for health, economic well-being and social equity, but too many people around the world still don't…
Releasing balloons at weddings and other celebrations is festive, until they break into pieces and become plastic pollution.…
Most commercial hand sanitizers are mainly alcohol, but forget about hitting the liquor store and mixing your own.
A new study estimates that mangroves prevent over $65 billion in damage from coastal storms every year, and says mangrove…
Insect populations are falling as what they eat becomes more like iceberg lettuce and less like kale.
A new study finds 70% of Amazonian dung beetles were killed by the severe fire and droughts of 2015 to 2016. By spreading…
Declaring an issue is a national emergency lets presidents act quickly and with few constraints. But once they get this…
In the Southeast US, tornadoes strike at night more often than in other regions. This poses special challenges for getting…
Climate change has advanced the arrival of spring by as much as several weeks in some parts of the US. This can mean major…
Millions of Americans feed wild birds, especially in winter and spring. Studies show that this can influence birds'…
Native Brazilians are among the Amazon's most effective defenders against logging and mining, because they're fighting…
Climate change, globalization and concerns about rat poison soon could drive rat infestations to levels not seen in centuries.…
Dams built to hold enormous quantities of toxic mining waste have a long history of spills. Decisions in the Pacific Northwest…