What’s the difference, if any, between dirt and soil? Both are the “skin of the earth.” It’s the stuff under our feet when we are out in nature, minus the ...

By Dr Elsie SARKODEE-ADDO Rice, the staple food for more than half of the world’s population, faces mounting threats from ...

Constipation is often treated as a simple plumbing problem, too little movement, too much delay. But emerging research ...

Turkish researchers are exploring Antarctica’s extreme ecosystems to develop new antiviral drug candidates and sustainable biofertilizer solutions, ...

Off the coast of Argentina, the deep ocean is revealing secrets that could change everything we know about marine ecosystems. Recent discoveries have uncovered vast, uncharted coral reefs and species ...

National Invasive Species Awareness Week 2026 occurs between February 23 and February 27, 2026. Invasive species are frequently ecological disasters, as evidenced by the damage caused by feral pigs ...

After decades of being on the endangered species list, wood storks have finally recovered enough to be removed from the list, ...

The common view of natural selection is based solely on the individual: A trait allows an organism to out-compete its rivals and is thus passed down to its offspring.

Scientists have spent decades cataloging life on Earth’s surface, from rainforest canopies to ocean trenches. But a growing body of research now shows that a vast, hidden biosphere thrives kilometers ...

Imagine balancing a ruler upright in the palm of the hand: There is a need to continually pay attention to the angle of the ruler and make several little changes to ensure it does not topple over.

Over recent decades, life expectancy has steadily increased across most developed societies. Yet the real challenge of our era is no longer simply to live longer, but to live better – with health, ...

Imagine balancing a ruler vertically in the palm of your hand: you have to constantly pay attention to the angle of the ruler and make many small adjustments to make sure it doesn't fall over. It ...