Learn how octopus arms allow this creature to hunt swiftly, lift heavy objects and easily escape.

Learn more about the reclassification of the tallest terrestrial animal, including its implications for giraffe conservation.

Learn what cesium-137 is, how food can become radioactive, and what to do if you recently purchased shrimp.

Experts are finding the secrets to supporting life in outer space on our own planet – in the deep ocean. Learn why underwater ...

Learn how modern humans adapted to the Americas, possibly thanks to a Denisovan gene.

Learn how the first civilization in Mesopotamia depended on tides and how it responded when faced with a major environmental ...

We’re learning from our own deep space signals where to look for signs of extraterrestrial life.

Learn about a new study that suggests the key to a perfect first date is to focus on good conversation rather than location.

Discover why the muscle and fat of wild pigs are changing colors in California, and learn why the color change is so dangerous.

Learn how black mambas, often viewed as Africa's deadliest snake, are helping researchers track pollution in cities with their scales.

Learn more about the 115-million-year-old dinosaur prints clean-up crews found after the recent Texas flooding.

Learn how climate change may be making airplane turbulence worse and what routes are best to avoid.