JWST observes the Kuiper Belt: Sedna, Gonggong, and Quaoar

The Kuiper Belt, the vast region at the edge of our solar system populated by countless…

New vaccine expected to give endangered California condors protection against deadly bird flu

Antibodies found in early results of a historic new vaccine trial are expected to give endangered…

UK needs AI legislation to create trust so companies can 'plug AI into British economy': Report

The British government should offer tax breaks for businesses developing AI-powered products and services, or applying…

Elephant teeth: How they evolved to cope with climate change-driven dietary shifts

Seeing elephants in the wild is a timelessly awe-inspiring experience. There are only three living species…

Scientists can't agree on when the first animals evolved—research hopes to end the debate

There are estimated to be nearly 8 million species of animals living today, making up the…

Study reveals areas of Brazilian Amazon where no ecological research has been done

Many parts of the Brazilian Amazon are neglected in ecological research, for several reasons, according to…

Critically endangered scalloped hammerheads gather in seas off Perth. They need protection, researchers say

Unlike nearly every other species of shark, scalloped hammerheads are highly social. They gather in large…

How mistaken identity can lead to wrongful convictions

In March 1976, American Leonard Mack was convicted of sexual assault and holding two female victims…

Online menus could prompt people to make healthier choices

New research has found even modest interventions, such as encouraging consumers to reflect on their choices…

How LA's bird population is shaped by historic redlining and racist loan practices

On a recent afternoon in L.A.”s Boyle Heights neighborhood, Christian Benitez and Eric M. Wood stood…