Science Dec 14

Viruses that emerge from bats are more lethal in humans than those from other species. Scientists are probing the mysteries of bat immune systems and investigating strategies to minimize contact between humans and livestock with bats and other wild animals.

Science Sep 15

A new U.N. biodiversity report card highlights the decline over the past 10 years in fragile ecosystems such as coral reefs and tropical forests.

Science Sep 03

Males were long assumed to be loners because they leave their mother's herd when they reach adolescence. A study published Thursday shows that adolescent males prefer to travel along migration corridors behind older males.

Science Jun 29

The amount of commercial fishing worldwide has dipped since the start of the coronavirus pandemic, but scientists and conservation experts say it's unclear if the slowdown will help jeopardized species of marine life to recover.

Health May 05

Many governments eager to reopen their societies are starting to bet on smartphone apps to help stanch the coronavirus pandemic.

Science Mar 04

The researchers used high-resolution computer models to pinpoint how much an altered climate influences the likelihood of specific extreme wildfires, floods, droughts and heatwaves. This growing field of research is called climate change attribution. …

Health Feb 20

The first public alert outside China about the novel coronavirus came on Dec. 30 from the automated HealthMap system at Boston Children's Hospital.

Science Feb 03

Scientists have trained dogs to sniff out a disease that's harming citrus trees in Florida, California and Texas.

Nation Sep 19

North America's skies are lonelier and quieter.

World Mar 13

The sixth Global Environment Outlook indicates environmental problems are making things more dangerous for people.