A mosquito larva entombed in amber for about 99 million years is now the oldest known of its kind, according to a new study.

Wetlands in the Mississippi River Basin reduce nitrogen runoff, improve water quality, and lower drinking water treatment costs for cities.

New research reveals that early humans changed Europe’s landscapes long before farming began, using fire and hunting to alter ecosystems.

Bowhead whales can live over 200 years thanks to a protein that helps their cells repair DNA damage efficiently.

A study shows that spider web decorations help spiders locate prey by spreading vibrations across more silk threads.

Researchers linked a new PFAS chemical, PFHpA, to worsening liver disease in teens with obesity, raising fresh concerns about hidden toxins.

UCLA scientists found that gut bacteria in toddlers can shape emotional brain networks and may influence the risk of anxiety.

New experiments show young rocky planets can generate water naturally when molten surfaces react with hydrogen in their early atmospheres.

Divers in Taiwan film a giant oarfish, Regalecus glesne, in shallow waters. Encountering this mysterious creature is always a ...

Eating meat-heavy diets speeds up species extinction, while plant-based diets use less land and help save wildlife.

A new study shows most U.S. adults don’t know alcohol raises cancer risk. Experts urge better education and clearer warnings for the public.

APM 08279-5255 is a massive black hole (quasar) that contains about 140 trillion times the amount in all of Earth’s oceans ...