PFAS “forever chemicals” are entering the Great Lakes through rivers, groundwater, and rain, threatening drinking water, fish, and one of...
A gustnado may look like a tornado, but it’s a different weather phenomenon. Learn what a gustnado is, how it forms, and why it’s usually weaker.
Evolutionary Constraints: New research on fern vascular systems reveals how developmental constraints don't just limit evolution—they generate new forms. Discover how leaf placement determines stem structure...
wild wolf genes in most dogs’ DNA: New research analyzing 2,693 dog genomes reveals most modern dogs carry wolf DNA from ancient hybridization. Discover how wolf genes...
Jane Goodall, a pioneering animal behaviorist, inspired global change through her groundbreaking chimpanzee research. Renowned as a storyteller and mentor, she encouraged kindness and conservation while...
Some mammals are super hairy, some are not. Ed Jones/AFP via Getty Images Maria Chikina, University of Pittsburgh Curious Kids is a series for children of...
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Sandhill cranes can be spotted in many states, but in the 1930s their populations had crashed to a few dozen breeding pairs in the eastern U.S....
Learn about Chagas disease in Arizona, where kissing bugs are found, symptoms to watch for, treatment options, and prevention tips to protect your home and family.
A new study confirms Phoenix and 27 other U.S. cities are sinking—putting millions of people and buildings at long-term risk.
