Biology
Puerto Rico's Bioluminescent Bays Are Brighter Than Ever
The nightly light shows have rebounded from Hurricane Maria's devastating blow
Scientists Have Finally Sequenced a 'Gapless' Human Genome
Scientists have deciphered the missing eight percent of our genetic blueprint, setting the stage for new discoveries in human evolution and disease
A Killer Fungus Is Annihilating Invasive 'Crazy Ants' in the United States
Entomologists are hopeful the pathogen could slow the insects' spread through the country
Study Finds Hundreds of Mammals Are Waiting to Be Discovered
New species may be hidden in areas that have more comprehensive geographic ranges with high variability in temperature and precipitation
Scientists Are Making Cochineal, a Red Dye From Bugs, in the Lab
Used to color foods and cosmetics, carminic acid is traditionally 'farmed' from an insect. But researchers are moving to engineer it in microbes
Utah Captures and Collars First Wolverine in State History
The state has only confirmed eight wolverine sightings in 40 years. Data from the GPS collar will provide invaluable insights about the elusive species
Sleeping With Even a Dim Light Can Raise Blood Sugar and Heart Rate
In a study of 20 participants, those that slept with a light had worse blood sugar control the next morning compared to those who snoozed in total darkness
These Spiders Hunt in Packs to Catch Prey Hundreds of Times Their Size
New research reveals how some arachnids use a coordinated stop-and-start approach to find a meal
New Rainbow-Colored, Deep-Sea Fish Officially Described by Scientists in the Maldives
The new-to-science species was named after roses, the Maldivian national flower
Before Seeing 'Turning Red,' Learn These Amazing Red Panda Facts
Delight your friends with these eight surprising details about the furry creatures
How Much Medieval Literature Has Been Lost Over the Centuries?
A new analysis suggests that just 9 percent of manuscripts produced in Europe during the Middle Ages survive today
Largest Jurassic Pterosaur on Record Unearthed in Scotland
The giant flying reptile had an eight-foot wingspan and lived around 170 million years ago
Scientists Propose the Creation of a Global Aquatic Sound Library
The first-ever international audio collection of aquatic ecosystems would aim to uncover unidentified fish species, discover regional dialects and more
Lichens Are in an Evolutionary Race Against Climate Change
The symbiotic organisms could need more than a million years to adapt to just 1 degree Celsius of warming, a new study suggests
New Tools May Help Diagnose Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders
If conditions stemming from exposure to alcohol in-utero can be better identified, then scientists can more effectively research treatments
Judge Restores Federal Protections for Gray Wolves in 44 States
The move is heralded as a conservation success but faces criticism from hunters and ranchers
Scientists Build an Artificial Fish That Swims on Its Own Using Human Heart Cells
The experiment could advance pacemaker technology and bring science closer to developing artificial hearts for people
Discovery of Omicron in New York Deer Raises Concern Over Possible New Variants
White-tailed deer could become a reservoir for Covid-19, putting people and animals at risk
Who Would Win in a Real-World Battle: A Bengal Tiger or a Ram?
The big cats are stealthy predators, but the mountain-climbing ungulates are agile defenders
New Antarctic Penguin Colonies Discovered Farther South Than Normal
As the climate warms, gentoo penguins are expanding to habitats that were previously too icy for them to raise chicks
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