Most animals with monstrous appearances are relatively harmless to humans. Here's the truth behind creepy creatures like the werewolf cat and goblin shark.

Are electric eels actually electric? The short answer is yes, and these eels can also leap from the water to target their prey.

It has been over 32 years since Mt. Spurr last erupted, but the Alaskan volcano near Anchorage is showing signs of reawakening.

Marmots were the perfect test species for a wildlife adversity index.

From evading predators to withstanding natural disasters, animals have been using burrows for over 500 million years.

With over 20 quadrillion ants worldwide, ants dominate the Earth's biomass. Learn why these social insects thrive in nearly every environment.

Animal embryos can adapt to their surroundings in remarkable ways like sensing predators and food sources to improve their survival. But can it help them face climate change?

Rodents could be used to find illicit goods at airports and harbors in places where dogs can’t easily access.

Vampire bats have complex social relationships.

Black cats are often a sign of bad luck.

From the Great Wall of China to the iconic Taj Mahal, uncover the fascinating histories and cultural significance of the New 7 Wonders of the World.

What exactly is zombie deer disease? Find out how chronic wasting disease spreads and if it poses a threat to humans.

Trees are one way to cool down a city. Architects in ancient Rome also designed buildings with porticos for shade and air flow.

Part 2 of a three-part series summarizing the findings of a new and unsettling report on climate change.

The Eastern U.S. started summer 2024 under a record-breaking heat dome, leaving many outdoor workers struggling with the heat.

The extent of Arctic sea ice has shriveled to its lowest extent for the year, heralding the end of summer. The ice covers about 750,000 fewer square miles of ocean than average — a testament to continuing climate change.

Fueled by record-warm waters, the storm turned into one of the largest on record ever to slam into the Gulf Coast.

The fungus has decimated chestnut trees in the national park, and larger trees have been slow to replace them.

"Hurricane Helene caused deadly and destructive flooding when it swept through the Southeast on Sept. 26-29, 2024."

"Hurricane Milton became one of the most rapidly intensifying storms on record as it went from barely hurricane strength to a dangerous Category 5 storm in less than a day."

Heavy equipment working near dry brush sparked a destructive wildfire near Riverside, Calif., in September 2024.

Linguists explore how climate may shape language, revealing links between weather conditions and vocal sounds.

Despite a sliver of good news in the latest monthly climate analyses, global heating continues — and the world is far from taming it.

Did some famous people throughout history have ADHD? Researchers explain why yes, some could have been neurodivergent and why the traits may be increasing today.

The comprehensible input method of language learning says you can learn a second language the way you learned your first.

When it comes to mental illness, we’ve come a long way since the days of superstition and sorcery. But we still have work to do.

The massive networks of neurons in our brains produce complex behaviors, like actions and thought. Now physicists want to understand the laws that govern this emergent phenomena.

What is the psychology behind keeping secrets? How the things we hide affect our wellbeing. Here are some ways to cope with them.

A controlled scary experience can leave you exhilarated and relaxed afterward.

New brain-coding technology brings us one step closer to mind reading.

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A new extension enters the ring to make Gemini even better than it already is.

Are synergistic interactions the fundamental drivers of complex cognition?

A COVID-19 conspiracy theory is the latest in a long line of myths about the pineal gland.

I look at how COVID-19 is driving mental health research

Should a paper on deaths following surgery have been published as a Christmas special?

The ethical questions raised by emerging neuro-technologies

An argument that conceptual replications are more important than effect sizes

I look at one of the most remarkable articles in the history of psychology

Celebrate astronomer Maria Mitchell, observe World Water Day and prepare for Citizen Science Month

It's a packed week, with Earth Day, Arbor Day, The City Nature Challenge and more!

Protect bird migrations in honor of Global Big Day.

Restore biodiversity in your community.

It's time to enjoy and document these fleeting wonders of nature.

Contribute to research projects that improve human health and protect the environment!

From rendering animal testing obsolete to reducing HIV and preterm birth, Donald Ingber is making the future a reality.

"Quantum phenomena are mysterious and often counterintuitive."