How “moth evangelist” Eric Metzler uncovered hundreds of moth species in the barren dunes of New Mexico
Biologists are finding that these invertebrate grazers can actually be picky eaters—and their choices might influence ocean food webs
For sheer biodiversity, it's hard to top iSimangaliso Wetland Park. A World Heritage Site since 1999, it boasts a wealth of varied species
A wildlife biologist argues that tracking bats, which cover wide areas and need clean water, could be useful in locating potable sources
By commercializing species, humans wield a far bigger influence than they think over the fate of wild plants and animals
In an era of personalized medicine, not including minorities in genetic studies has real-world health impacts
From the Beyonce fly to the David Attenborough possum, the names we bestow on animals have real conservation impacts
By looking at the DNA of Tsimshian people before and after European contact, researchers paint a more nuanced history
Fraudulent, expired and low-quality medicines contribute to the disease's death toll—and could worsen drug resistance
Both require economy and precision—and each perspective can enhance the other
For starters, the new technology—appearing on 'Westworld' before hitting the market—could help the deaf parse speech and ambient noise
Sequencing the DNA of more than 10,000 birds could reveal how best to conserve our feathery friends—and when they evolved from dinosaurs
Billionaire Elon Musk has donated money to the Mars Society in Utah. Its purpose is to help scientists prepare for the incredibly hostile conditions
For two years, researchers from the Smithsonian traveled the country explaining the science of our shared origins
Shepherds and ecologists are butting heads over what's next for the beloved landscape
Billionaire Richard Branson has set up Virgin Galactic as part of his dream to conquer the final frontier
The country's dino explosion has created a mecca for tourists intent on catching a glimpse of feathered dinos and other prehistoric wonders
A gold rush of fossil-finding is turning China into the new epicenter of paleontology
It hasn't been seen for a century. But will the bird species ever fly again?
With its short tight curl, many claim that the Cornish Rex is proof that cats can be allergen-free. Nope
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