The vibrant hues that dot the rainforest landscape help them avoid predators and win mates
In Montana, squirrels have been tunneling under a base's fences and setting off intruder alarms, prompting researchers to strengthen its defenses
If you're headed to the beach this weekend: with Jellyfish populations rising, what should you do if you are stung, and why do stings hurt so much?
Many species of trees and shrubs may take up residence in formerly frozen Greenland, transforming parts of the island into a lush landscape
A small asteroid that orbits ahead of the seventh planet offers a clearer picture of the ongoing celestial pinball game in the solar system's outer reaches
New research shows that the endangered cranes learn to navigate thousands of miles by taking cues from older birds
The British photographer creates convincing landscapes—deserts and rocky scenes—by piecing together photos of nude models
Cracking the Code of the Human Genome
Mineralogical clues point to the idea that the early Earth, starved of oxygen and submerged by a vast ocean, needed molecules from Mars to kick start life
Abnormally cool waters in the Pacific, part of a natural cycle, have masked the underlying warming caused by humans burning fossil fuels
Two advocates track Western tiger swallowtails through the city and use art to encourage residents to think of the fluttering creatures as neighbors
Mimicking bats and dolphins, some people have developed the ability to analyze bouncing sound waves to generate a picture of their environment
Relying on data collected through smartphones, Gigwalk says it knows more about its workers than any company ever has
A collection of winning photographs from the Nature’s Best Photography competition, on display now at the Museum of Natural History
Contrary to biologists' expectations, critters living in cities don't always have an adaptive edge over their rural counterparts
Fossilized urine, old naval logbooks and the recent speeds of satellites are among the unexpected records that track changing climate
A slew of factors—its acidity, its lack of water and the presence of hydrogen peroxide—work in perfect harmony, allowing the sticky treat to last forever
What happens when your eyes and brain don't agree?
Shards of 6,000-year-old cooking pots from northern Europe show traces of mustard seed, likely used as a seasoning for fish and meat
Graduate student Jason Ahrns and colleagues hunt the skies for sprites—fleeting streaks and bursts of color that can appear above thunderstorms
Grand-scale ecology brings a Virginia forest under unprecedented scrutiny by Smithsonian researchers
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