Planet Money buys a "biodiversity credit" and travels to the Andean cloud forest in Colombia — to see how these credits work, and if they can really help save threatened species.

Sabre teeth can be ideal for puncturing the flesh of prey, which may explain why they evolved in different groups of mammals ...

A new study reveals evidence of electrical signaling and coordinated behavior in choanoflagellates, the closest living relatives of animals. This elaborate example of cell communication offers key ...

Researchers have uncovered why the formidable teeth of saber-toothed predators like Smilodon were evolutionarily advantageous ...

Virginia Tech study unveils 2 billion years of evolution, highlighting the 'boring billion,' Snowball Earth, and ancient ...

This is deeply concerning as it suggests that, as ecosystems warm due to climate change, species will disappear from an ...

Birds adapt their sounds based on habitat, latitude, and size, with smaller birds using wide frequency ranges to ensure survival.

The dream of moving to a Scottish island immersing oneself in the beauty of the land, the slower pace of life, and the deep-rooted community spirit—has long captured the imagination of many.

Polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) are an abundant class of organic molecules in space, playing a significant role in ...

Diversity-generating retroelements (DGRs) are found in the genomes of microorganisms across the globe—from the arctic permafrost to Yellowstone's hot springs and the human gut. DGRs are able to ...

Larger pupils and brighter irises in primate portraits elicited more positive impressions and greater donations, highlighting ...

Lemurs, small, big-eyed primates that live in the trees of Madagascar off the southeast coast of Africa, are a mystery of ...