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 ...

Native trees, especially oaks and birch, are important to the reproductive success of insectivorous birds and other wildlife.

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 ...

The human brain's soft folds and ridges, arising in early development and continuing through the first 18 months of life, are ...

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

It’s like handing puzzles to expert problem-solvers.

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

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

Mating calls and rituals can be intercepted, or drowned out, by invasive species. Scientists are just starting to understand ...