This year's humpback whale (Megaptera novaeangliae) season in Australia has almost come to an end. The beloved mammals are on ...

Even deep clear water lakes, which are considered particularly valuable ecosystems, can show signs of eutrophication and ...

The immune performance of wild capuchin monkeys declines when the animals experience higher temperatures, and younger monkeys ...

Borneo's nature is rich in unique plant life, which is central to the culture and survival of many of its people. This is ...

Climate change is shifting the seasons, pushing crop plants to their limits. For example, sudden frost episodes in late ...

One of the most fascinating periods in the evolution of the human lineage is the appearance of the first ancestors capable of ...

The U.N.'s Human Development Index provides new explanations for the success of Europe's first mega settlements.

The Nebra Sky Disc, which is more than 3,600 years old, is a unique find of international standing and has been part of the ...

An international team of researchers led by Pere Gelabert and Ron Pinhasi of the University of Vienna and David Reich of ...

In a study at the University of Twente, researchers discovered a way to scatter light in a special, symmetrical way using ...

Earlier this month, China declared new "baselines" around Scarborough Reef, a large coral atoll topped by a handful of rocks ...

Our bodies are remarkably skilled at adapting to changing environments. For example, whether amid summer heat or a winter ...