A disaster evacuation isn’t always followed, now a new study reveals how culture, community, and personal values shape ...

Trees forming partnerships with two different types of mycorrhizal fungi can better withstand drought and nutrient scarcity.

An octopus rides on the back of a fast mako shark off the coast of New Zealand; a scientific video reveals an unusual ...

Japanese gardens like Kyoto’s Murin-an ease stress by guiding the eyes to wander. Researchers reveal how thoughtful design ...

Ants that sipped a sugar drop dipped in caffeine found it again more quickly on later trips, leaving a stronger scent trail ...

A newly discovered gene, Arhgap36, explains the rare orange coloring in cats and why most are male. It could have effects beyond fur color.

A solar radiation storm struck Earth 14,300 years ago, showering the planet with high-energy particles and leaving a spike in radiocarbon.

A particle that lacks the energy to climb a barrier can still appear on the far side, a curiosity known as “quantum tunneling ...

Scientists mapped separate brain areas for the five senses. Findings reveal a shared neural pathway when focusing on only one of the senses.

Landscapes with heavy human pressure contain barely one-fifth of the species they could support according to a survey of ...

A 165-million-year-old femur has been discovered in Morocco, the oldest cerapodan fossil ever found. It is a key find for ...

Discover how “aha!” moments reshape the brain and boost memory. A new study reveals why sudden insights make learning more ...