From animal journeys across oceans to the discovery of dozens of new species in the deep sea, these stories wowed us
From a total solar eclipse that captivated our continent to record temperatures that scorched the planet, these were the biggest moments of the year
From the realization that paleontologists still haven’t found the biggest dinosaurs to the unearthing of a small burrowing dino, the year has been marked by awe-inspiring finds
Aging gracefully comes naturally to these creatures, which can live for hundreds, and sometimes even thousands, of years
The discovery that other vertebrates have healthy microbial brains is fueling questions about our own brains
The colorful insects can help humans by eating mosquitoes and will gather in mysterious swarms
From a deep dive on a fatal space shuttle disaster to a study of a dozen iconic trees, these are our favorite titles this year
Geologists are working with local communities to determine how residents can adapt as the area's sea level, in effect, goes down
With new ingredients and processes, the next generation of substitutes will be not just more egg-like, but potentially more nutritious
Creative circuitry and rolling robots make up this year’s top toys for teaching kids to love science, technology, engineering and math
Trillions of insects move around the globe each year. Scientists are working on new ways to map those long-distance journeys
As many wild populations decline, some city dwellers flourish—and may become a source for reintroductions to rural areas
Each year, millions of straw-colored fruit bats descend on Kasanka National Park for a few months, and scientists are working to understand their mysterious journey
The insects participate in elaborate courtships, are devoted parents, occasionally eat each other and have a gregarious nature
All over the world, different types of frogs call out in various ways to warn others or attract mates
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A worldwide search party is using 21st-century tools to uncover long-unseen species, one of which hadn't been found since the 19th century
Too late to save the ivory-billed woodpecker, Arthur Allen changed science forever with his seemingly simple idea
Could the waterway that the city was built around make a comeback?
The amphibians are at the mercy of mining operations that are destroying their ecosystems, but local communities throughout South America are fighting back