Mollusks create these shiny gems, but that biological process could change as Earth’s waters warm
Models suggest that higher latitude crops will experience higher infection rates and a greater number of threats
In September 2017, divers observed a massive "dead zone" rising to envelop Caribbean coral reefs in Bocas del Toro, Panama
An archaeologist explores how our prowess in sport has deep roots in evolution
With large and easily tapped natural supplies, the United States became the world’s leading helium producer
Studies of body size and bite force show that the predators, from babies to adults, filled many niches in their environment
The 890-million-year-old relic predates periods of extreme cold and the planet’s second oxygenation spike
Designed and tested by Purdue University engineers, this new appliance would lengthen the shelf life of food on long missions
“We need to reintegrate Indigenous traditional ecological knowledge and cultural and prescribed burning into our landscape,” Carolyn Smith says
The plant may not have ears, but that doesn’t stop sound from causing serious damage to other structures
An instrument named “DESI” will chart up to 40 million galaxies, ten times more than any previous survey
The birds can bust open garbage lids—and the behavior is catching on fast, which could be a sign of social learning
This minute species now holds the coveted title of world's smallest moth
When news broke worldwide of an incredible find in Colombia, local experts and guides say their knowledge was misrepresented
New research shows villagers living at high altitude are shorter, have higher lung capacity and have smaller waistlines
With thousands of species of moths worldwide, each with unique characteristics, check out these unusual specimens in the Smithsonian collections
To celebrate National Moth Week, bask in the beautiful variety of these oft-overlooked insects
The analysis identifies East Asia as a potential source of genetic diversity for the growing market for medical and recreational marijuana
Ice cream's texture is the result of the same processes that govern concepts like forest recovery, rock formation and sub-zero survival in animals.
There's more to these birds than their bright pink feathers; get to know these delightfully unusual creatures
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