From ducks to dolphins, females have developed sex organs that help them deter undesirable suitors and derive pleasure from non-reproductive behavior
A hunting ban has fostered the return of a nearly extinct species
Researchers administered oxytocin to captive animals, and preliminary results showed the big cats were less hostile towards strangers
To reproduce, of course. And a band of volunteers gathers at night to help it—and countless other amphibians—get to the other side
Block Island, off the New England coast, overcame political strife to lead the way on energy independence
Used to color foods and cosmetics, carminic acid is traditionally 'farmed' from an insect. But researchers are moving to engineer it in microbes
The tribe maintains some of the most detailed documentation of fishers in North America
These coves, peaks, glaciers and other landmarks honor female explorers and scientists who have contributed to our understanding of the continent
Researchers outfitted the snakes with electrodes and scanned them using X-rays to see how the flexing predators managed to take in air
The crock-snouted dinosaurs were just as capable in the water as on land
A new Smithsonian book and exhibition explores the ongoing conflicts and reconciliations between faith and technology in American life
The InSight observatory has a seismometer and a heat probe, which have enabled it to gather data on rock layers below the planet's soil
Experts share the latest research and advice about protecting kids
Researchers say the new tech will help them better understand bottlenose dolphin reproduction
Fossil jaw shows earliest evidence of a specialized carnivore with scimitar-shaped fangs
Scientists have examined remains from caves and think the shelters served as temporary camps for hunters who targeted horses
Delight your friends with these eight surprising details about the furry creatures
The Underground Railroad conductor's understanding of botany, wildlife biology, geography and astronomy allowed her to guide herself and others to safety
Botanists are beginning to trace the origins of their gruesome appetites
Low-cost sensors that fit into crab pots could provide real-time data on oxygen fluctuations in the ocean
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