Migration
Giant Locust Swarms Could Expand to New Areas With Climate Change, Study Suggests
In the coming decades, erratic periods of rain and drought could create new hot spots for the ravenous grasshoppers in west India and west central Asia, threatening crops and food security
Earth’s Migratory Animals Are in Peril, According to U.N. Report
The Convention on Migratory Species warns that many birds, mammals and fish face numerous threats, but they can be saved
Six Big Ways Climate Change Could Impact the United States by 2100
Climate change is expected to affect all parts of the country in the coming decades, threatening everything from our food supply to our coastlines
A Brief History of the United States' Accents and Dialects
Migration patterns, cultural ties, geographic regions and class differences all shape speaking patterns
Ancient DNA From Eurasian Herders Sheds Light on the Origins of Multiple Sclerosis
Genetic variants linked to the risk of MS were brought to Europe during a migration around 5,000 years ago, a new study finds—and they might have helped herders survive
The Ten Most Significant Science Stories of 2023
From an asteroid sample that was delivered to Earth to a discovery about human migration from North America, these were the biggest moments of the year
One Reason Migrating Birds Get Lost Is Out of This World
Solar energy can alter the Earth’s magnetic field and likely lead the animals astray
Why Restoring a Banksy Mural in Venice Is So Controversial
Critics argue that the street artist may have intended for the work to deteriorate over time
When Did Humans Arrive in the Americas? Lice Help Answer That Head-Scratcher
A new analysis of the annoying critters shows when groups from Asia and Europe hitched rides on human hair and skin to arrive on our continent
How Scientists Tracked the Movements of a 17,000-Year-Old Woolly Mammoth
Isotopes tell the epic tale of one ancient mammal’s odyssey across Alaska
Can Every Living Thing Be Traced to a Single Cell? And More Questions From Our Readers
You’ve got questions. We’ve got experts
Almost 1,000 Birds Died in One Night From Striking a Chicago Building
Another 1,000 were killed in window collisions across the downtown area, amid calls for more bird-friendly architecture and reduced light pollution
North America's Oldest Known Footprints Point to Earlier Human Arrival to the Continent
New dating methods have added more evidence that these fossils date to 23,000 years ago, pushing back migration to the Americas by thousands of years
See Inside the Newly Reopened Tenement Museum
The Manhattan museum dedicated to telling the stories of everyday immigrants offers vital lessons for today
Four Amazing Impacts of This A.I.-Powered Bird Migration Tracker
A reimagined tool called BirdCast is helping birders, scientists and even farmers
Famed 5,300-Year-Old Alps Iceman Was a Balding Middle-Aged Man With Dark Skin and Eyes
Genetic analysis shows that Ötzi was descended from farmers who migrated from an area that is now part of Turkey
Watch Tens of Thousands of Beluga Whales Migrate With These Live Streams
The marine mammals are gathering in Canada's Hudson Bay and Churchill River—and their journey is a reminder of sea ice's importance
Humans May Have Arrived in the Americas Earlier Than Previously Thought
Researchers say that humans coexisted with giant sloths in Brazil some 25,0000 years ago
How Far Will Salmon Swim for a Craft Beer?
Researchers in Oregon hope a surprising aroma will lure stray fish back to their home hatcheries
Monarch Butterflies’ Signature White Spots May Help Them Fly
These long-distance migrants could get a boost from their striking coloration, which may reduce drag by heating and cooling air unevenly
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