Genetics

An erupting volcano may have kicked off a chain of events that led to the swift dance of the Black […]

On August 16, 2012, residents of the tiny Dutch village of Huizinge were rattled by an inexplicably large 3.6 magnitude

Trees are known for capturing carbon dioxide as they grow. But they also soak up other gases implicated in climate

Some of 2025’s scientific discoveries pushed the limits. Earth’s longest lightning and the first AI-generated genomes are among this year’s

NEW ORLEANS — One year ago, scientists made a surprisingly concrete prediction: Before 2025 was out, they said, Axial volcano

Early Earth got much of its water from relentless bombardment by water-rich asteroids and icy comets. Now, scientists say the

A new climate record suggests that Homo floresiensis — pint-size human relatives nicknamed “hobbits” — endured thousands of years of

Orcas are renowned hunters. Now, they’ve surprised scientists with an unexpected twist — perhaps getting help from dolphins. In the