A new photo book showcases animals we humans rarely see—while a new study says we may have more in common with night-dwellers than thought
An art exhibition at the National Academy of Sciences offers perspective on our geological past and future
Tomb goods and historical texts show how a drying climate and an expanding human population took their toll on the region’s wildlife
It’s not all about giant dams—H2O is a surprisingly common and versatile tool for meeting the world’s energy needs
Genetic detective work also revealed 395 mutations unique to the virus in West Africa
Road works today are “basically chaos”—but a new global road map could be key to protecting agriculture and nature
From green sand to glass, here are some of the most eye-popping beaches around the world
The soil that makes Napa Valley grapes so special also makes the region vulnerable to earthquakes
Lifting land shows that the U.S. West is now missing some 62 trillion gallons of water
In the public imagination, heat waves remain a B-list natural disaster, but in reality, they are deadly
A study of orb-weaving spiders in Australia shows a correlation between urbanization and fatter arachnids
Drilling through half a mile of ice let scientists uncover the first solid evidence of life in a subglacial lake
A new model boosts the notion that a layer of rock near the moon’s core is squishy and perhaps partially melted
Forget sharks: These potentially deadly pathogens and parasites can lurk in sand and sea
A massive bone bed is already yielding insights into the flying reptile's lifestyle
Buying carbon offsets won't stop global warming, but if you're traveling, it's your best individual option for reducing your carbon footprint
The global finalists of this year’s Google Science Fair take on cyberbullying countermeasures, tar sands cleanup and wearable tech
When Iselle crosses the Big Island of Hawaii, it will offer a rare glimpse at a clash of the titans
Earth’s path around the Sun may play a role, but other factors are still unknown
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