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Yellowstone's volcano may be fueled in a very different way than we thoughtYellowstone eruptions may be driven by shifts in Earth's crust, rather than a deep well of magma, study finds.
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Bonobos are just as aggressive as chimps, but there's a key difference — the female bonobosA new study of chimpanzee and bonobo groups at zoos reveals similar levels of aggression. However, scientists found stark sex-based differences between the species.
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Planting trees in the sea could act as a huge carbon sink and save millions of dollars in storm damage every year. What is stopping us from doing it?A new study reveals restoring mangroves could save $800 million in storm damage, protect 140,000 people from flooding, and remove almost triple the amount of CO2 produced by cars in the U.S. every year.
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In the search for bees, Mozambique honey hunters and birds share a language with distinct, regional dialectsPeople searching for honey in Mozambique work with birds via a shared language in a rare case of cooperation between humans and wild animals. This language also comes with regional dialects — that appear to be driven by the birds.
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Ancient mummified cheetahs discovered in Saudi Arabia contain preserved DNA from the long-lost populationCheetahs vanished from Saudi Arabia half a century ago. Now long-dead mummified big cats may help herald their return.
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Scientists watch microscopic plant 'mouths' breathing in real time with palm-sized toolScientists say their Stomata In-Sight tool can observe plants "breathe," which could be used to bioengineer crops that require less water, making them potentially more resilient to climate change.
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Trees in Panama's tropical forests are growing longer roots in the face of droughtA long-term experiment reveals tropical forests in Panama are able to adapt to droughts, but scientists warn this short-term "rescue strategy" is unlikely to save them from the impacts of climate change.
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Polar bears in southern Greenland are 'using jumping genes to rapidly rewrite their own DNA' to survive melting sea iceWarming temperatures appear to be driving genetic mutations in some polar bears to help them survive the shifting climatic conditions.
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Collapse of key Atlantic current could bring extreme drought to Europe for hundreds of years, study findsScientists modeled Europe's future if a key Atlantic current were to collapse and found that the continent faces a much drier future.
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Death Valley shrub rearranges its insides to thrive in one of the hottest places on EarthHeat-loving plants that thrive in California's Death Valley could hold the key to growing crops in a changing climate.
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240 million-year-old 'warrior' crocodile ancestor from Pangaea had plated armor — and it looked just like a dinosaurThe armor-plated lizard is an ancestor of modern crocodiles and lived just before dinosaurs took over Earth.
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Autumn equinox 2025: When does fall begin?REFERENCE Equinoxes occur twice a year, with night and day being almost the exact same length all across the world. The next equinox is the September fall equinox, beginning on Sept. 22, 2025 in North America.
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Why were the Texas flash floods so catastrophic?More than 100 people have died in devastating flash floods in Kerr County, Texas. But what caused this extreme weather, and will events like this get more common?
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How to get pregnant: Tips and facts to increase fertilityREFERENCE Here are some tips for how to get pregnant successfully, including information on how to conceive if you have PCOS or endometriosis.
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Am I pregnant? 12 early signs of pregnancyREFERENCE A woman's body goes through a number of changes in the initial stages of pregnancy. Here are 12 early signs of pregnancy
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The solar system: Facts about our cosmic neighborhoodTake a journey through our solar system, including a stop at the non-planet Pluto.
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What does the endocrine system do?Facts and information about the endocrine system.
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What are Homo sapiens?All living humans are Homo sapiens. Here's what scientists know about the origin of our species.
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Vaginal birth vs. C-Section: Pros & consA woman can deliver her baby either by vaginal birth or a C-section. Here are the advantages and disadvantages of both.
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Pregnancy diet & nutrition: What to eat, what not to eatThese healthy foods and beverages should be part of a healthy diet to provide a mother-to-be with the important nutrients a baby needs for growth and development.
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Hearing aids: How they work and which type is best for youHearing aids are small electronic devices that a person wears in or behind their ears. Here's how the different types of hearing aids work and which one might be best for you.
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What is temperature? Facts about Fahrenheit, Celsius and Kelvin scalesThese are the most common temperature scales, their history, and their use
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What is renewable energy?Sustainable sources of energy are renewable and are generally less harmful to the environment than fossil fuels.
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Flying fish: Real fish, but not really flyingKey facts and information about flying fish.
