Natural Sciences
Charles Darwin's Rare Autographed Manuscript Could Sell for $800,000
The English naturalist was responding to a magazine editor who had asked for a handwriting sample
Adélie Penguins Are Dwindling in East Antarctica
Researchers blame too much summer sea ice for causing a downward spiral in one colony
These California Teens Discovered Two New Scorpion Species
One of the creatures could be wiped out if its range isn't protected, researchers say
Dogs May Have Evolved From Two Different Wolf Populations
A massive new wolf family tree dating back 100,000 years could help researchers understand where dogs were first domesticated
What Causes Swaths of the Ocean to Glow a Magnificent Milky Green?
A sailor who witnessed the rare phenomenon in person and a scientist who saw it from the sky team up to learn about the ghostly light
An Extinct, Head-Butting Animal May Help Explain Giraffes' Long Necks
The giraffe’s ancestor used its sturdy head and neck to fight for mates
First U.S. Open-Air Test of Genetically Modified Mosquitoes Deemed a Success
Biotech firm Oxitec engineered the bugs in an effort to curb their numbers and help stop the spread of disease
Five Big Changes Scientists Have Documented During Yellowstone National Park's 150-Year History
Scientists have monitored the region closely for generations, and these are some of the most dramatic shifts they've seen
Fourteen Ways That Spiders Use Their Silk
From making parachutes to building scuba tanks, the arachnids have come up with some fascinating creations
Inside the Growing Movement to Share Science Through Quilting
The classic medium allows researchers, students and artists to tell stories about science, technology, engineering and math
Historians Identify 14 Living Relatives of Leonardo da Vinci
An ongoing effort to trace the artist's male lineage may help researchers sequence his genome
New Species of Beetle Found in 230-Million-Year-Old Feces
The insect is older than any amber-encased specimen, and may inspire scientists to look for more insects in fossilized dung
Can Climate Fiction Writers Reach People in Ways That Scientists Can't?
A new subgenre of science fiction leans on the expertise of biologists and ecologists to imagine a scientifically plausible future Earth
Rare Owl With Bright Orange Eyes Seen for the First Time in More Than 125 Years
The elusive Bornean Rajah scops owl is inspiring scientists and researchers after its brief rediscovery
How Opera Singing Is Helping Long-Haul Covid-19 Patients Recover
Developed in the United Kingdom, ENO Breathe is a virtual program that rehabilitates patients through the art of song
Male Mantises Wrestle to Escape Cannibalistic Females
Mating is not so romantic for these insects
The Ten Most Significant Science Stories of 2020
From the rapid development of vaccines for Covid-19 to the stunning collection of an asteroid sample, these were the biggest science moments of the year
Twenty-Four Ways to Turn Outdoor Passions Into Citizen Science
Heading into the new year, consider collecting scientific data while skiing, hiking, surfing, biking and partaking in other adventures
Meet the Real Animals Behind Mermaids, Dragons and Other Mythical Creatures
You can now take a virtual tour of a "Harry Potter"–inspired exhibition exploring the origins of fantastical beings
Will the Slender-Yoke Moss Be Saved?
In the crush of conservation priorities, scientists grapple with how to help an endangered species with no obvious value
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