9 special abilities that show how smart dogs really are
Here's what we know about what goes on inside your pet's brain.
Simone M Scully
Science Editor
9 traits that show how smart dogs really are
Here's what we know about what goes on inside your pet's brain.
A shark just set the record for the longest-living animal of its kind on Earth — here are the runners up
Everything from certain types of fish to some tortoises thrive far beyond what we might consider a normal lifespan.
This photojournalist visited a remote arctic research town — here are her stunning photos
Photojournalist Anna Filipova traveled to the most northerly settlement in the world to take stunning images of an arctic scientific research laboratory.
The National Park Service is turning 100 — here's why America's parks are important to science
On August 25, 2016, the U.S. National Park Service will celebrate its 100th birthday. Here's how the parks have impacted the history of science.
6 ways America’s national parks have dramatically impacted the history of science over the last century
On August 25, 2016, the U.S. National Park Service will celebrate its 100th birthday. Here's how the parks have impacted the history of science.
The entire continent of Australia has shifted — and it's causing problems for GPS systems
Australia might not be as far away as it used to be because the entire continent has moved 1.5 meters (4.9 feet) since 1994.
Scientists think they finally know why the last woolly mammoths died out
For the first time, a new study was able to pinpoint the date and likely cause of the demise of wooly mammoths.
This photojournalist visited a remote arctic research town — here are her stunning photos
Photojournalist Anna Filipova traveled to the most northerly settlement in the world to take stunning images of an arctic scientific research laboratory.
These 12 rare animals could soon disappear forever
Here are 12 species at risk of extinction, including some that you probably didn’t even know existed.
Scientists say we’ll only get one year to prepare if a super-volcano erupts
According to a new study, super volcanoes don’t give much notice before they blow their tops.
These are 13 of the hottest places on earth
Some places are so hot, they test the limits of the meaning of the term habitable.
These 10 incredible things happen to our planet every summer — here's why
The summer season brings about a number of changes across our planet, from dangerous thunderstorms to flashing fireflies.
It’s International Tiger Day — here is everything you ever wanted to know about these stunning, wild cats
Happy International Tiger Day! Here is everything you have always wanted to know about these majestic wild cats.
These 10 natural phenomena happen every summer on our planet
The season brings about a number of changes across our planet, from dangerous thunderstorms to the emergence of certain kinds of wildlife.
Scientists say we’ll only get one year to prepare if a super-volcano erupts
According to a new study, super volcanoes don’t give much notice before they blow their tops.
These are 13 of the hottest places on earth
Some places are so hot, they test the limits of the meaning of the term habitable.
A volcano near Rome is showing signs that a massive eruption is brewing
A volcano, long thought to be extinct, is rumbling back to life and it might just erupt ... in 1,000 years.
10 fruits and vegetables you should eat more of this summer
Here are 10 delicious, healthy fruits and vegetables you really should try this summer that will help you both look and feel your best.
The Amazon rainforest might catch fire this summer — here’s why that could be more bad news for the Rio Olympics
NASA is warning that the Amazon rainforest might be in store for an epic wildfire season this summer. And that could be bad news for the summer Olympics in Rio.