Scientists discover mild warming rewires one-third of microalgae genes
Tiny microalgae may be invisible to the human eye, but they play a huge role in keeping Earth healthy.
They absorb large amounts of carbon...
New water sensors may help stop fish die-offs before they begin
New technology could soon help protect fish farmers around Africa's largest lake by providing early warnings before dangerous water conditions lead to mass fish...
Nearly one in four Dutch honeybee colonies died last winter, raising fresh concerns
Nearly one in four honeybee colonies in the Netherlands did not survive the winter of 2025–2026, according to a new national survey.
Researchers say the...
Busy roads can become deadly traps for bumblebees, new study warns
Roadside flowers may seem like a perfect place for hungry bumblebees to find food. However, new research from Sweden shows that these colorful roadside...
A rapidly growing black hole in a nearby galaxy could provide a window into...
An international team led by researchers from the Max Planck Institute for Radio Astronomy (MPIfR) recently made a first-ever discovery when observing SDSS J110546.07+145202.4,...
How fish DNA and tiny crystals solved the mystery of how the Grand Canyon...
For more than 150 years, scientists have debated one of North America's biggest geological mysteries: When did the Colorado River carve the Grand Canyon,...
Hawaiʻi’s spinner dolphins are having fewer babies, scientists warn
A new study has found that spinner dolphins living off Hawaiʻi Island are having far fewer calves than scientists expected.
The discovery has raised serious...
Astronomers discover promising super Earth that could support life
A nearby planet that could potentially support life may be more Earth-like than scientists first believed.
New observations suggest the planet, called GJ 3378b, is...
Why humans and mice smell the world in nearly the same way
Have you ever picked up a piece of fruit and taken one deep sniff to see if it was ripe?
It turns out that mice...
Scientists discover a new pangolin species hidden in the Himalayas for nearly 200 years
Scientists have confirmed that a little-known Himalayan pangolin is a separate species, ending a mystery that has lasted for nearly 190 years.
The discovery could...