The discovery sheds light on how certain bacteria -- including strains that cause food poisoning and anthrax -- form spores for survival.
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How to stop being surprised by extreme weather
A team of scientists have brought together methods to see beyond the limitations of conventional weather records, which typically only cover the past century.
When did human language emerge?
Humans' unique language capacity was present at least 135,000 years ago, according to a survey of genomic evidence. As such, language might have entered social use 100,000 years ago.
Climate Change Made UK Fires in 2022 Six Times More Likely
New research shows that the damaging fires during the UK’s record-breaking 2022 heatwave were made at least six times more likely due to human-caused climate change.
SEQ koalas offer species survival hope with unique immunity
Koalas from a population north of the Brisbane River have evolved a unique genomic immunity to the killer retrovirus threatening their species.
AI has Untapped Potential to Advance Biodiversity Conservation, Study Finds
A new study from McGill University researchers suggests the use of artificial intelligence (AI) to rapidly analyze vast amounts of biodiversity data could revolutionize conservation efforts by enabling scientists and policymakers to make better-informed decisions.
Smoke From Wildland-Urban Interface Fires More Deadly Than Remote Wildfires
The smoke from fires that blaze through the wildland-urban interface (WUI) has far greater health impacts than smoke from wildfires in remote areas, new research finds.
Dusty Inferno Hits Oklahoma
An area of low pressure over the U.S. Southwest began to collide with humid air flowing north on March 14, 2025.
Webb Telescope Captures Its First Direct Images of Carbon Dioxide Outside Solar System
The images suggest key giant exoplanets likely formed like Jupiter and Saturn.
Good fences make good neighbors (with carnivores)
A new study has found that fortified enclosures also benefit nearby livestock keepers by preventing carnivore attacks.