New research shows climate change may be overloading the Amazon's tree canopy, disrupting photosynthesis and signaling forest ...

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The Amazon Rainforest is often hailed as a medicinal treasure trove, with over 25% of modern medicines derived from its myriad plants. Yet, many species remain understudied, holding the potential ...

If you walk through a forest and look down, you might think you're stepping on dead leaves, twigs and soil. In reality, ...

SANTAREM, Brazil – Brazilian soy farmers are pushing further into the Amazon rainforest to plant more of their crops, putting pressure on a landmark deal signed two decades ago aimed at slowing ...

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The Amazon Rainforest is one of the most diverse and vibrant ecosystems on Earth, teeming with life and mystery. Hidden beneath its dense canopy lies a realm teeming with exotic beauty and lurking ...

An archaeologist excavates one of the ceramic urns at the site of Lago do Cochila in Fonte Boa, Brazil. LAGO DO CHOCILA, ...

Another common animal in the Amazon rainforest is the jaguar, a stunning and stealthy hunter. Jaguars are the world’s third largest species of cat and usually weigh between 120 and 210 pounds ...

New images from ESA's Biomass satellite reveal forests, volcanoes, deserts and glaciers in striking detail, hinting at what's still to come.