Biology

A small South Pacific fern boasts more than 50 times as many base pairs as the human genome

Scientists reveal the face of Australia’s massive, extinct “giga-goose”

Skin-care experts break down dangerous misconceptions about tanning and suggest healthy ways to enjoy summertime sunshine

Solar storms that create auroras affect Earth’s magnetic field and may cause migratory species, such as many whales and birds, to lose their way

Plainfin midshipmen migrate from the deep sea to the intertidal zone to spawn, and that’s when things really get loud

A common species of cockroach hails from Asia, according to new research that tracks its spread around the globe

Although studies are still mixed and products are often inconsistent, many scientists have hope that cannabidiol can help furry patients with arthritis, allergies and anxiety

Sound recording could take a cue from arachnid acoustics

Eurasian Jays use something similar to humans’ episodic memory to remember where they stored their food

Humans’ evolutionary remnants show us the kinds of animals we used to be

Orcas have once again attacked and sunk a boat near the Strait of Gibraltar, a behavior that has scientists stumped

Scientists are putting together a catalog of communications from belugas’ forehead “melon”