Deforestation in Central America goes hand-in-hand with narcotics operations, which replace forests with airstrips, roads and money-laundering farms
Science shows that the cold weather will make it harder for players to grip the ball, avoid slipping and hear each other over the roar of the crowd
Our intrepid reporter joins tropical bat researchers in the field one night and gains some appreciation for their fangs
Climate change may explain the recent drop, scientists say
The Black Death and the Justinian Plague arose separately from the same pathogen. Could a new strain emerge in the future?
Patient H.M.'s brain has been sliced and digitized, leading to new insights for scientists
New research indicates that the stone was once specially cut to produce an image of a sun when mounted on a gold background
With groundbreaking (and controversial) projects, artists are starting a conversation about the future of synthetic biology
In labs around the country, researchers are realizing that in many cases, it's easier to work with animals than against them
The sound and water ripples produced by the túngara frog's mating call are picked up by predatory bats
The region shook in 1811 and 1812, and scientists say it could happen again
A biologist and a poet team up for a new exhibition at the Seattle Aquarium that features images of bleached and stained fish skeletons
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
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