A deep-sea expedition off Argentina set out to find cold seeps and found almost none. What the seafloor was actually hiding ...

Every September, thousands of broad-winged hawks gather in spectacular kettles as they soar south on their annual migration.

Do dogs blink in response to their owners? One study reveals it's possible, but more so for one gender over another.

The COVID-19 lockdowns gave researchers the opportunity to study how animals were affected by human development and presence.

That spider you just released into the garden may have just been handed a death sentence, and the one you left behind might ...

Statewide, bear sightings officially reported to Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW) hit more than 6,000 between January and ...

Vultures are often seen as solely ominous harbingers of death, but these amazing birds are actually one of nature’s most important cleaning crews. By rapidly consuming animal carcasses, vultures ...

A jellyfish sting sends burning pain through your skin in an instant, and the next thing most swimmers do makes it significantly worse. The Mediterranean's purple drifter carries surprises that even ...

Disease preparedness research reveals ticks could play a role in spreading African swine fever. We explore how this could ...

Monarch butterflies complete an annual migration that is thousands of miles long. How do they do it, and when does it take ...

Meet Australia’s “vegan Dracula” lampreys, hidden species, and the research revealing their surprising range and conservation ...

Soil is a mixture of organic and mineral matter, as well as water, air, and microorganisms. The minerals come mostly from bedrock, which is broken down into tiny particles over many years by physical, ...