Being distracted by texting makes people walk more slowly and crookedly, and they are more likely to be hit by cars
Scientists trace the odd bathroom behavior to relationships with bacteria and moths that inhabit their fur
The brutal 2011 slayings of two local rainforest defenders in the Amazon underscore the risks of activism in Brazil and the rest of the world
A relative of the mouse may hold the key to understanding why human beings are one of the few mammals that seek lifelong mates
Rare photos of a golden eagle attack illustrate the predator’s legendary hunting techniques
Flirting lightning bugs illuminate a dark forest with golden flight during mating season
It's not a diet pill, but researchers have developed an edible substance that makes you feel fuller longer
China is sending detectable levels of pollution to the U.S., but a significant fraction of it results from manufacturing products for American customers
The drug has allowed mice to replace old anxiety-filled memories with new, harmless ones
For the past 10 years, hundreds of seals equipped with special headgear have collected crucial data on ocean temperature and salinity for scientists
A controversial technique to develop body parts from stem cells may someday save countless lives, but will society allow it?
At one beach in Spain, increasing numbers of tourists have caused a 60 percent decline in shell abundance, potentially disrupting the aquatic ecosystem
David Roubik, who pioneered the field of tropical bee studies, says what will save them is a better understanding of their natural state
A new study finds that the mental benefits of greenery are immediate and long-lasting
They’re good for you and the environment, but are they good enough to eat?
A large tree grows more quickly and sucks up a lot more carbon than a smaller one, scientists find
Migrating birds flap in and out of rhythm depending on where they are in formation
The extremely rare disease causes no problems—apart from occasional difficulties with the authorities
Studies show that Australia's "favorite scapegoat" most likely didn't kill the Tasmanian tiger
Artist Jason Freeny transforms familiar childhood characters into realistic anatomical models
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