Category: Biology

Every cell in your body—each a tenth of a millimeter across—is a bustling city of molecules. Proteins build, move, signal,…

In the shimmering heat of Western Australia’s Goldfields, among the dry red earth and the tenacious wildflowers that bloom against…

Every face tells a story. The curve of a cheekbone, the shape of a nose, the line of a jaw—these…

The universe is the greatest mystery humanity has ever faced—a vast expanse of space, time, matter, and energy that both…

Tens of thousands of years ago, long before modern cities rose from the earth, a completely different Taiwan existed—a land…

For over a century, paleontologists have stared into the fossilized faces of dinosaurs, trying to imagine what their lives might…

Deep in the ancient rocks of Morocco, long before the first dinosaurs ever roamed the Earth, a quiet drama unfolded…

In the forests of North America, a rhythmic drumming echoes through the trees. To most of us, it’s just another…

Across vast fields of green, farmers rely on plant protection products—fungicides, herbicides, and insecticides—to keep crops healthy and productive. These…

Quantum memory is a revolutionary concept in quantum information science that refers to the ability to store, preserve, and retrieve…

Psychology is one of the most fascinating fields of science, offering deep insights into how humans think, feel, and behave.…

In the dense rainforests of Africa, two of humanity’s closest living relatives—the chimpanzee and the bonobo—live lives far richer and…

For more than half a century, paleontologists have wrestled with one of the most tantalizing questions in dinosaur science: was…

For centuries, humans have drawn a line between ourselves and the rest of the animal kingdom. We’ve prided ourselves on…

Along California’s sweeping coastal dunes, beneath the grains of sun-warmed sand where beachgoers stroll without a second thought, a secret…

For centuries, whales have captivated human imagination as the gentle giants of the sea. They inspire awe with their immense…

Pumpkins, zucchini, and their colorful gourd relatives have long been symbols of harvest and nourishment. Yet beneath their cheerful appearance…

For thousands of years, the people of China have honored their dead with remarkable care, building elaborate tombs that mirror…

Long before humans walked the Earth and long before even flowering plants dominated the landscape, a drop of resin fell…

Bats are not often thought of as prey — especially not for animals as unremarkable and familiar as brown rats.…

Twenty-three million years ago, near the top of what is now the world, in a place that modern humans consider…

Few ecological stories have captured the public imagination like the return of wolves to Yellowstone National Park. For nearly three…