From a small island off the coast of Panama to the farthest reaches of space, the Smithsonian advanced our knowledge of the ...
Overharvesting has raised conservation concerns for a widely foraged plant, but researchers say that better genetic insights ...
Discover how animals adapt to winter and what we can learn—from hibernation to staying active and warm during the cold season ...
Some ants thrive by choosing numbers over strength. Instead of heavily protecting each worker, they invest fewer resources in ...
Great apes are hugely popular with the public at zoos, but a dark illegal trade is affecting the survival of these much-loved ...
Honduras issues arrest warrant for ex-president pardoned by Trump Passenger who died on cruise ship was served 33 drinks, lawsuit claims Brooke Shields laughs off "Today" chair mishap with Jenna Bush ...
Some invasive species can be transformed into delicious dishes to invade and satisfy your stomach. However, plopping an invasive species on your dinner plate is not a willy-nilly venture. Virginia ...
What is the evolutionary advantage of our consciousness? And what can we learn about this from observing birds? Researchers at Ruhr University Bochum published two articles on this topic. Although ...
Cancer is a common disease among mammals, but some species, such as the naked mole rat and elephants, have evolved resistance. According to new research published in the journal Science Advances, this ...
President Trump's administration moved Wednesday to roll back protections for imperiled species and the places they live, reviving a suite of changes to Endangered Species Act regulations from the ...
The Trump administration moved Wednesday to weaken the popular Endangered Species Act in an attempt to restore changes made during the president’s first term that were later blocked by a federal judge ...
The Trump administration is proposing to axe protections for some animals and plants under the Endangered Species Act. The administration argues that the current rules are too stringent and stifle ...