A large-scale analysis of 117 mammal species found that preventing reproduction is associated with longer lifespans, suggesting a strong link between reproductive activity and life expectancy. Why do ...
Studying wild rock doves gives us a rare chance to establish how one of science’s model species lives in nature. This may ...
Denise’s pygmy seahorse, barely larger than a fingernail, blends perfectly with its coral home. Found in the western Pacific, ...
A team of scientists based in Brazil recently reported that they discovered a new species of Tinamou in the mountains of the ...
The white-handed gibbon comes closest to humans in the study, with a monogamy rate of 63.5%. It’s the only other top-ranked ...
A study suggests menopause gives an evolutionary advantage to some whales. The findings could offer clues about menopause in ...
Centipedes indoors are not a threat but beneficial predators controlling other pests. They enter homes seeking shelter, ...
If you’re watching the person you love struggle to survive an illness, things aren’t going to be the same — for better or for ...
In Indigenous Asháninka belief, bees were once spirits in human form. Stories tell of a woman who enjoyed making masato, a ...
Northern elephant seals are protected by federal law, and disturbing them during fasting and breeding can cause stress, ...
A visit to the Falkland Islands, where the fearless seabirds navigate the rugged topography with tenacious spunk, shows the ...
A bumpy snailfish, Andean mouse opossum and ancient sea cow were just some of the many species described in 2025.