New research is shedding light on mysterious sleep mechanisms in an unexpected source: the Australian dragon lizard.

Thawing Arctic permafrost releases stored greenhouse gases, transforming the region from a carbon sink to a net source of ...

Coyotes adapt to different habitats, with hunting sometimes boosting their numbers by increasing young populations.

Replacing sitting with 5 minutes of physical activity or 20-27 minutes of moderate exercise daily can significantly reduce ...

St. Helens’ mountain recovery shows how gophers and fungi revived barren land. They spurred long-lasting ecological regrowth ...

Earth was a frozen wasteland. Then, rising CO2 caused a catastrophic thaw, turning Earth into a "slushy" planet.

COVID-19 presents a broad range of symptoms, varying in intensity from mild to severe and even life-threatening.

Fossil of an extinct Phorusrhacid "terror bird" in the Tatacoa Desert reveals insights into ancient predators and ecosystems.

Meet Melita panda, a newly discovered black-and-white crustacean with panda-like coloring, revealing Japan's coastal biodiversity.

Experts have revealed the origins of a unique DNA duplication mechanism that grants plants additional ways to control genetic instructions.

Electronic tracking devices provide more precise information on animals, similar to the GPS technology found in smartphones.