DNA reveals secrets of Australia's elusive marsupial mole
Researchers have probed the genetics of one of Australia's most elusory animals, the marsupial mole.
Environment
Democrats worry Trump may chip away at Biden's progress on clean energy
A conversation about the present and future of green energy in the U.S. with outgoing Secretary of Energy Jennifer Granholm.
Meet the new animal species discovered in 2024
A cute fuzzy beetle, a sea squirt that looks like a cross between a panda and a zebra, and a piranha-like fish that's vegetarian: These are just a few of the new species formally identified in 2024.
Tiger-cats, sea squirts and beetles, oh my! Meet some species identified in 2024
From charismatic macrofauna to tiny sea squirts, here are some species formally identified by scientists in 2024.
Artificial light at night messes with coral reefs
New research shows artificial light can upend underwater communities around coral reefs just like they do on land.
The Audubon Christmas Bird Count marks 125 years
The Christmas Bird Count, or CBC, is designed to collect data from bird volunteers across the Western Hemisphere.
Bird flu Q&A: What to know to help protect yourself and your pets
Each week some revelation about bird flu seems to flutter through the news cycle. Here's what the latest research is saying about how it is spreading and how to keep yourself and your pets safe.
Jimmy Carter's environmental legacy set the foundation for today's climate action
Former President Jimmy Carter's work on energy efficiency and renewable energy were criticized, but it laid the groundwork for the country to address climate change now.
It's Poppy vs. Hammie Mae in Virginia zoo's poll to name a baby pygmy hippo
Moo Deng and Haggis are joined by another slick, round supreme on the scene — a new pygmy hippo born at Metro Richmond Zoo in Virginia. Fans can vote on the two options for her name through Saturday.
A sea turtle plagued by 'bubble butt' condition is helped by a 3D printer
"Bubble butt" can leave turtles struggling to swim normally — or unable to submerge at all. A 3D-printed harness can help.