Biology

Tiny mice found mummified at the summits of Andean volcanoes appear to be living in the harsh environment, which resembles Mars more than it does Earth

If you’re a silphid beetle, a dead body is all your children really want, and it’s your job—no matter how difficult—to get one for them.

The savanna is a dangerous place: it has lions, buffalo and poachers. What scares animals the most in a South African national park?

The annual “Drag ’n Tag” expedition takes place amid a wave of antitransgender legislation

Restoring habitats to how they were centuries ago, not years ago, could mean more successful conservation efforts

Media reports suggest an unprecedented outbreak of bed bugs in Paris, but experts aren’t so sure anything is out of the ordinary

A company that creates genetically modified pig organs for transplants hopes to test its product in human trials if regulators approve them

In addition to finding where citrus come from, researchers have pinpointed the genetic origins of the fruits’ tart taste

New research suggests that solar storms interfere with the magnetic compass that birds use for long-distance travel

These mysterious spots of barren soil have fascinated scientists for years. Now evidence of their existence beyond two known locations is stirring up a fresh round of contention

Draft CDC guidelines recommend doxycycline for the prevention of sexually transmitted infections in some populations

Canine experts weigh in on a TikTok dog vision filter and the rich sensory world of humanity’s best friends