Conservation genomics offers powerful tools to protect biodiversity, but Indigenous leaders demand data sovereignty and respect for traditional knowledge. A movement for ethical science is growing.
New Oxford research maps how malaria, dengue, leishmaniasis, and Chagas disease cluster in the Amazon based on land use, deforestation, and rural economies.
RFK Jr. and the MAHA movement promised public-health libertarianism. Once in power, they compromised. Has the revolution been abandoned? An analysis.
Japan deploys hundreds of cameras in northern mountains for a nationwide bear population survey after a record surge in attacks. Experts explain the crisis and what it means for rural communities.
Hantaviruses co-evolved with rodents for 25 million years. Learn how these silent carriers spread without symptoms, and why they turn deadly in humans.
New study confirms cat fleas in South Texas carry Rickettsia typhi, the bacteria behind murine typhus. Researchers link rising human cases to feline reservoirs.
Many students study with music, but science shows it doesn’t always help. Learn when music boosts focus—and when it hurts—with expert insights and practical tips.
Bottlenose dolphins in the Adriatic Sea now rely on trawlers for food due to decades of bottom trawling. Scientists warn this dependency threatens their survival and signals ecosystem collapse.
The WHO declares the MV Hondius hantavirus outbreak over after three deaths and a global health alert. Learn how the virus spread, the investigation, and what it means for future travel.
SpudCell, a lab-made cell-like structure that grows, divides, and competes, is challenging the definition of life. Scientists react to its implications for synthetic biology, ethics, and future technologies.
The Rosalia longhorn beetle, a brilliant blue saproxylic insect, faces extinction across Europe due to dead wood removal and climate change. Can conservation save it?
Quiet hikes and silent outdoor activities are linked to more dangerous wildlife encounters. Experts explain why silence surprises animals and how parks are adapting safety advice.