The 1970 photograph became an instant environmental classic, but its subject has remained nameless until now
As the world's oceans are degraded, will they be dominated by jellyfish?
Scientists say the outlook for the world's oceans is bleak—unless we stop overfishing and reduce air and water pollution
An entrepreneur hits the road with a new approach for an all-electric car that overcomes its biggest shortcoming
From old-world primates to patch-nosed salamanders, new creatures are being discovered every day
Grow fruits and vegetables in city towers? Advocates give a green thumbs up
The economist discusses the stresses that climate change and a greater world population will have on our food supply
Food security experts say these crops, if grown more widely, could help feed the hungry
By studying microbial communications, Bonnie Bassler has come up with new ways to treat disease
The co-chair of the world's largest philanthropy talks about what can be done to improve global health and poverty
Astronomers are determined to protect human beings from inanimate outer space invaders
The anthropologist and physician talks about how our understanding of child development will change
Harvard professor and scientific genius George Whitesides believes that nanotechnology will change medicine as we know it
Energy harvested from our bodies will make possible mind-boggling gadgetry
Solar technologies being pioneered in Spain show even greater promise for the United States
Cobras, sharks, lemurs, hermit crabs and more...
Experts estimate that one-eighth of all bird species, one-fifth of mammal species and one-third of amphibian species are at risk
There are some 2,000 species of jellyfish. Some are tasty, others will kill you with the tap of a tentacle. Here are nine varieties that really stand out
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