Seabirds help shape coastal islands by fertilizing plants with nutrient-rich guano, which boosts vegetation that traps sand and builds dunes.

How drought and population growth could threaten Pune’s water supply and how smart policies today could prevent a major crisis.

Researchers at the University of California Riverside found that bed bugs avoid water because it can block their breathing.

A new study shows extreme heat is increasing worldwide, limiting safe daily activities and raising health risks for millions of people.

A new study shows how vegan lifestyle choices can affect relationships, social situations, and everyday interactions.

Global warming may be speeding up, with temperatures rising faster since 2015 and recent record-hot years reflecting a steeper climate trend.

A rare hellbender salamander marked in 2013 has been discovered in Ohio, offering new hope for efforts to restore this elusive amphibian.

Ancient sewing needles helped humans survive freezing climates by enabling tailored clothing, while also serving many other uses.

A study reveals that left-handed people show greater competitive drive than right-handed people, which could give them an advantage.

The cloudberry, a popular northern dessert berry, reveals a surprising genetic origin after a study deciphers its complex evolution.

A 7.2-million-year-old femur found in Bulgaria reveals early signs of upright walking and reopens the debate on human origins.

Global warming may be speeding up, with temperatures rising faster since 2015 and recent record-hot years reflecting a steeper climate trend.