New research finds extinction rates have been declining for a century, challenging assumptions of an ongoing mass extinction.

Five times in Earth’s history, life nearly ended. Now, many scientists believe a sixth mass extinction is underway — driven ...

Welcome to what scientists call the Sixth Mass Extinction. Unlike previous mass extinctions caused by asteroids or volcanoes, this one’s on us. Climate change, habitat destruction, pollution, ...

Every episode of season 5 of The Big Questions podcast is now available, where we explore the biggest questions in science ...

From Maine’s Acadia National Park to the wilds of Australia—and in thousands of places in-between—geological conditions exist ...

Taronga Zoo has successfully bred native Australian animals for years — but it now has a vision on how to re-establish their ...

"Elemental Life" at the Museum of Contemporary Art Australia shows the artist's unique use of sculpture and glazes to explore history, ecology and geology ...

Bill Gates, the co-founder of Microsoft and a renowned philanthropist, has always emphasized the importance of science and technology in shaping the future ...

From Saudi Arabia's wildlife to the journey of a baby pangolin, discover the best nature documentaries to watch this festive season ...

The Nevada protesters, some of them Indigenous, have called it a SLAPP lawsuit, or a strategic lawsuit against public participation meant to intimidate critics.

Despite being a cornerstone of ancient Chinese culture, the art of incense fell out of everyday use as mass production and ...

Around the world, politicians, backed by powerful corporations, are presenting the public with false choices between environmental protection and economic growth.