Scientists show how fires along waterways in Australia's tropical savanna threaten endangered birds

Fires in riparian zones within the tropical savannas of northern Australia affect the breeding success and…

Greek ecosystems face increasing fire risk, experts say

Two weeks of sweltering heat and wildfires have confirmed fears that Greece’s ecosystem is under increasing…

Wildlife lovers urged to join UK's annual butterfly count

Wildlife enthusiasts across Britain are being encouraged to log sightings of butterflies and some moths, as…

Extinct birds on the ballot for New Zealand's avian beauty contest

Five extinct species have been included on the ballot to find New Zealand’s most popular feathered…

Tens of thousands evacuated as northern China hit by torrential rain

Tens of thousands of people were evacuated from high-risk areas of Beijing and another northern city…

Who lived at Machu Picchu? DNA analysis shows surprising diversity at the ancient Inca palace

Standing atop the mountains in the southern highlands of Peru is the 15th-century marvel of the…

Ancient pathogens released from melting ice could wreak havoc on the world, new analysis reveals

Science fiction is rife with fanciful tales of deadly organisms emerging from the ice and wreaking…

Extreme weather events are exactly the time to talk about climate change—here's why

Record-breaking heatwaves are sweeping across the northern hemisphere, affecting large parts of southern Europe, the US…

Research team synchronizes single photons using an atomic quantum memory

A long-standing challenge in the field of quantum physics is the efficient synchronization of individual and…

To improve surveys and other research, entomologists study how colors attract wild bees

Red means stop. Green means go. But to bees, colors reveal a smorgasbord of available food…