The huge spacecraft is headed toward the icy moon Europa, where it will use an array of instruments to survey for geologic activity, magnetism and more
It’s easy to write bugs off as pests, but consider the ways in which they have positively impacted our lives
The huge spacecraft is headed toward the icy moon Europa, where it will use an array of instruments to survey for geologic activity, magnetism and more
An ecologist’s long walks and detailed observations allowed him to chronicle the shifts in an iconic habitat and grow a once-overlooked branch of science
Here's how the aerial acrobats are able to survive on a nearly all-sugar diet, fly higher than many helicopters can and migrate over the open ocean
Growing research indicates a pregnant woman’s stress level and overall mental well-being can affect fetal and child development, yet access to prenatal mental health care remains inadequate
An exhibition at the Huntington Library, Art Museum and Botanical Gardens explores how Western intellectuals viewed the climate crisis between 1780 and 1930
On the island of Laeso in Denmark, one man is reviving the lost art of eelgrass thatching and, in doing so, bringing attention to a plant that has great potential
A new study from Smithsonian scientists analyzes ant and fungus species, and uncovers the origins of their close partnership
While other bears battled over fish in a prime spot, Otis would sit off to the side and wait for the fish to come to him. But so far this year, he hasn’t been spotted in Katmai National Park and Preserve
Researchers suspect the marine mammals may have been communicating across the vast distance
Cenotes in the Yucatán Peninsula are time capsules preserving remnants of Maya culture and fossils of extinct megafauna
New studies suggest smoke from western megafires may be damaging bird health and leading to strange behavior
From Aldebaran to Vega, these gleaming beacons dazzle Northern Hemisphere viewers at various times of the year and provide a useful entry point into amateur astronomy
Despite their often dangerous stings, these creatures create serene scenes as they float through the deep sea
Scientists who explore the depths using submersibles continue to discover amazing animals that inhabit dark waters
The team traveled from New Zealand to Tonga along a humpback highway to collect environmental DNA and raise awareness of the plight of the marine mammals
A clinical social worker explains the vital role of the old-fashioned rotary phone for those dealing with death and loss
Computer scientist and meteorologist Amy McGovern has studied the technology for two decades, and she weighs in with some answers
Fluff and fuzz helped the creatures keep warm, blend in and communicate
Researchers show the average surface temperature on our planet has shifted between 51.8 to 96.8 degrees Fahrenheit
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