When the Chicxulub impactor hit, the animals that had the best chance of surviving turned out to be those with wings. See how new finds are reshaping the story of how birds evolved.

The author combines his birdwatching accounts in England’s Pennine hills with a chronicle of the scientific debates around ...

For most of their history, moths navigated the night by the moon and stars. Today, that natural map is being drowned out by ...

While the weather outside may indeed get frightful this winter, a parka, knit hat, wool socks, insulated boots and maybe a ...

When the Chernobyl nuclear reactor exploded in 1986, scientists expected the surrounding land to remain uninhabitable for ...

To ensure the long-term survival of mountain lions, the California Fish and Game Commission is slated to vote to list the ...

Seals favored by Svalbard bears are becoming easier to hunt as ice declines, a study found. But researchers say the situation may be temporary.

A research team from the Max Planck Institute for Chemical Ecology has shown in a new study that ants returning from habitats ...

A series of scientific findings suggest that life is more resilient, more patient, and more inventive than previously thought ...

Do you know which animal is known as the Night Walker? This animal has a prehensile tail and a love for honey. Let's discover the scientific facts and unique habits of this nocturnal rainforest wonder ...

A research team from the Max Planck Institute for Chemical Ecology has shown in a new study that ants returning from habitats affected by air pollution are attacked when they re-enter the colony. The ...

Overfishing and ecosystem disruption are leaving African penguins without enough food to survive. Their suffering signals a broader collapse in the ocean food web, but new policies and conservation ...