Scientists discovered that a tiny Panamanian bat hunts like a lion, catching large prey using sound, patience, and precision.

Women need about half as much exercise as men to protect their hearts equally, according to a large study using wearable fitness trackers.

Ancient viral DNA in bacteria helps block new infections, offering a potential path to fight antibiotic resistance.

Superhero shows rarely damage children’s trust in scientists. Even villainous scientists don’t make kids doubt real science.

Wetlands in the Mississippi River Basin reduce nitrogen runoff, improve water quality, and lower drinking water treatment costs for cities.

A new study shows most U.S. adults don’t know alcohol raises cancer risk. Experts urge better education and clearer warnings for the public.

A study shows that spider web decorations help spiders locate prey by spreading vibrations across more silk threads.

Bowhead whales can live over 200 years thanks to a protein that helps their cells repair DNA damage efficiently.

New research reveals that early humans changed Europe’s landscapes long before farming began, using fire and hunting to alter ecosystems.

Researchers linked a new PFAS chemical, PFHpA, to worsening liver disease in teens with obesity, raising fresh concerns about hidden toxins.

A mosquito larva entombed in amber for about 99 million years is now the oldest known of its kind, according to a new study. The fossil comes from Kachin in northern Myanmar and likely formed when ...

UCLA scientists found that gut bacteria in toddlers can shape emotional brain networks and may influence the risk of anxiety.