The production of infectious aerosols can vary wildly between individuals—and experts are exploring why in the COVID-19 era.

Since the time of the dinosaurs, cycad plants may have attracted insects using infrared light. It may be the world's oldest ...

Using drones and cameras attached to the orcas, scientist have finally been able to learn something about the interaction ...

“Redheads are not going extinct,” says Katerina Zorina-Lichtenwalter, a postdoctoral fellow at the Institute for Behavioral ...

The National Geographic Society’s CEO reflects on its long history of global exploration and invites a future inspiring the ...

As a corner of Africa heats up, new research shows how the future of the species rests with powerful matriarchs making tough ...

When the 3 rd -century Christian theologian Origen of Alexandria attempted to account for the unusual movements of the Star ...

The Mediterranean diet’s colder-climate cousin comes with the same health benefits thanks to its combination of anti-inflammatory- and antioxidant-rich foods.

Researchers say that choosing better bulbs and being intentional about where you place them can make a real difference.

Hamilton, the zoologist who dedicated his life to saving Africa’s elephants from systematic slaughter—despite being nearly ...

Archaeologists have discovered what may be the earliest evidence of deliberate fire-making.

It's a watershed moment for in vitro fertilization (IVF), which can be difficult and expensive. Doctors are hopeful AI can ...