Fungal networks in the ground ferry crucial nutrients to plants. But how do brainless organisms form complex supply chain networks?... more

Mathematician Dr. Steven Strogatz breaks down the history of the math concept and brings it full circle to recent science.

A new book explores how prehistoric plants and dinosaurs co-evolved, and puts the spotlight on often overlooked flora.

An international team of researchers used drones to study narwhals and learn more about their behavior. And, a total lunar... more

A new study of butterfly populations in the US shows a 22% decline among over 500 species in just 20... more

USAID has historically funded programs focused on disease eradication, maternal and child health, and healthcare infrastructure.

Scientists aren’t always encouraged to be politically active. But recent political interference by the Trump administration has many fired up.... more

Last year, 9,000 deceased donor kidneys were discarded due to storage and time limitations. A kidney “life support” machine could... more

A journalist traveled to five continents to learn about the afterlife of our trash, and why most “recyclable” plastic actually... more