Five new species of soft-furred hedgehogs discovered in south-east Asia

There are now seven known species of soft-furred hedgehogs, which look like a cross between a mouse and a shrew

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The wild true stories behind the 21 funniest animal photos of all time: ‘It only lasted half a second, but I was ready’

From a smiley fish to brawling mice and a famous monkey selfie, the people who captured magical wildlife moments explain how they got the shots

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The Oldest Known Burial Site in The World Wasn't Made by Our Species

Paleontologists in South Africa said they have found the oldest known burial site in the world, containing remains of a small-brained distant relative of humans previously thought incapable of complex behavior.

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The humble spotted gum is a world class urban tree. Here's why

Tall. Straight. Abundant flowers. And a stunning trunk. What’s not to like about the spotted gum?

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One of The Biggest Hunter-Gatherers Myths Is Finally Getting Debunked

The enduring idea that men evolved to hunt and women evolved to gather is a relatively baseless assumption that is facing greater academic resistance than ever before.

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Global warming might not happen quite as fast as we thought – here’s why

Plants will absorb more carbon dioxide than predicted, meaning models could be overestimating the speed which the planet will heat up

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Where Do Millions of Snakes Disappear to?

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Texas Board of Education urged to reject climate-accurate textbooks

Republican state official pans scientific consensus as a “woke environmental agenda.”

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The world is awash in plastic. Oil producers want a say in how it's cleaned up

Almost every piece of plastic is made from fossil fuels. Fossil fuel companies, plastic producers and some consumer goods companies could weaken the treaty.

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HAARP experiments could cause artificial aurora over Alaska this weekend

Researchers from around the country are conducting four days of experiments at the Gakona facility that could put splotches of red and green light overhead at times.

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This Crab Saved My Life

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Dear winter, apparently writing a letter to you can help me hate you less

Research suggests writing down your ‘feelings’ about winter can help with seasonal affective disorder. I’m willing to give it a go, writes Anita Chaudhuri

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Clean energy is officially “unstoppable” now

The International Energy Agency has a new forecast for 2030.

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Tour the Snake Conservation Center in Sacramento, California

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How plants communicate with each other when in danger

The study marks the first time researchers have been able to “visualize plant-to-plant communication,” the senior author of the study said.

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Plan to save world's only wild macadamia trees from extinction

Given the lack of genetic diversity in the farmed crop, the race is on to preserve wild macadamia trees to improve traits like disease resistance, size and climate adaptability.

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21 species removed from endangered list due to extinction, U.S. wildlife officials say

The Fish and Wildlife Service said 21 species, including a mammal, birds, fish and mussels, are being removed from the endangered list because they're now considered extinct.

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Did Australia's First Peoples domesticate dingoes? They certainly buried them with great care

There’s been a long-standing debate over whether dingoes started out wild or domesticated. One thing is clear – they had a close relationship with First Peoples.

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Rural brigades boss hoses down talk of national firefighting force

A key group representing Queensland's volunteer fire brigades pours water on the idea of a "semi-professional firefighting service" akin to the Army Reserve, saying it could alienate those already tackling this year's bushfire season.

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The Platypus Guardian | Full Episode | NATURE | PBS

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Missing 'Law of Nature' Found That Describes The Way All Things Evolve

Complex, evolving systems abound in our Universe, even beyond the realms of biology.

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The burials that could challenge historians' ideas about Anglo-Saxon gender

Skeletons found with items that don’t align with their estimated sex are usually excluded from research – but that assumes a 19th century view of gender.

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Human voices are scarier than a lion's growl for savannah animals

Animals at watering holes in South Africa were twice as likely to flee in response to recordings of humans talking compared with sounds of lions

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‘There’s nothing like this’: Firefighters unleash new bushfire war machine

Dozens of fires are burning as the state braces for a potentially terrifying bushfire season. The RFS is firing up a new weapon to help save homes and lives.

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VA hospital's IT snafu blamed on cat's keyboard surfing

US govt confirms outage, leaves feline in quantum state of uncertainty

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Can a map of the ocean floor be crowdsourced?

Many maps of the ocean floor are decades old. The race is on to properly chart them by 2030 – and crowdsourcing could be part of the answer.

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Study: Toilet paper adds to ‘forever chemicals’ in wastewater

Scientists have identified a surprising new source of “forever chemicals” awash in global wastewater: the ubiquitous paper product dangling next to most of the planet’s toilets.   Toilet …

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Plastic Bag Found at the Bottom of World’s Deepest Ocean Trench

Even one of the most remote places on Earth couldn’t hide from the scourge of plastic trash.

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Expert Explains Why Whales Often Wear Hats Made of Seaweed

If a whale comes across a patch of kelp, it may well start playing with it. This practice may also be useful to rid whales of unwanted passengers.

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We May Have Been Completely Wrong About The Origins of Syphilis in Europe

When Italian explorer Christopher Columbus and his Spanish troops returned to Europe from the Americas in the late 15th century, they notoriously brought back the deadly pathogen responsible for syphilis.

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Intentional creation of carbon-rich dark earth soils in the Amazon

Fertile soil known as Amazonian dark earth is central to the debate over the size and ecological impact of ancient human populations in the Amazon. Dark earth is typically associated with human occupation, but it is uncertain whether it was created intentionally.

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Homeowners get revenge on money-grubbing HOA that tried to fine them for hurricane-proof roof: ‘Fine print gets you every time’

"The HOA was strapped for money."

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Amazing Discovery Reveals Why You Didn't Get Your Dad's Mitochondria

Virtually every animal on Earth can thank their mother for the energy that fuels each of their cells.

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Rhino numbers rebound as global figures reveal a win for conservation

Tally rises to 27,000 but is still a far cry from former half a million, and Javan and Sumatran rhino remain critically endangered

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Bats may hold the evolutionary secret to beating cancer

Scientists have discovered that bats possess an extraordinary capacity to fight off infections and avoid cancer.

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Antibody Shows Promise for Preventing Organ Rejection After Transplantation

DURHAM, N.C. – A man-made antibody successfully prevented organ rejection when tested in primates that had undergone a kidney transplant, Duke Health researchers report. The finding clears the way for the new monoclonal antibody to move forward in human clinical trials. Results of the study appear online Aug. 30 in the journal Science Translational Medicine.

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'Time to Make Them Pay': Internal Docs Further Expose Exxon Efforts to Spread Climate Lies

"Climate change isn't just a tragedy, it's a crime," said one climate campaigner in response to documents reported by The Wall Street Journal.

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The Lizard's Tale 105: Island Test Tubes, Part 1

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Dry states taking Mississippi River water isn't a new idea. But some mayors want to kill it

Diverting Mississippi River water to states struggling with water scarcity isn't a new idea. And many experts have always said it's a long shot that isn't practical and wouldn't be remotely cost-effective.

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Texas is building new bridges to save these endangered animals

The bridges were created in part to protect endangered species like the ocelot and...

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Amazing Discovery Claims Elephants Have Specific 'Names' For Each Other

As elephants wander the African savannah, they might keep in touch with relatives by calling out their individual 'names'.

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Inaugural Lecture by Nicola Nelson

Tuatara conservation has been founded on understanding the biology of sex determination, disease ecology and the restoration of populations. In this lecture Professor Nicky Nelson will present research case studies into the biology of tuatara, showing how they have supported …

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After three wet summers, these tiny creatures are booming. They could make you allergic to red meat

With ticks thriving after La Niña, more people are expected to be bitten by the parasites, and that could lead to an increase in cases of a potentially life-threatening meat allergy.

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Sandhills help alligator cross the street.

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Nuclear weapons testing cause of radioactivity in wild boars, study says

Scientists previously believed Chernobyl was the main cause of radioactivity in Europe's wild boars.

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Five million bees escape after crates of hives fall off truck in Canada

Beekeepers at site near Toronto in Ontario eventually managed to recapture most of the insects, although some remained on the loose

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Hurricane Idalia: cash assistance and emergency relief for Florida communities hit by disaster

How CARE and its partners are providing crucial aid to communities devastated by Hurricane Idalia, the strongest storm to hit Florida in over a century.

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Dogs can age healthier by socializing with humans and pets, study says

Social companionship had an influence greater than family finances, social time with children and the owner’s age.

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'Polar bear capital of the world' soon to be overrun with record number of bears due to shifting sea ice

The Canadian town of Churchill has already had more than four times as many polar bear visitors this year compared with the same time last year, and many more could soon be on the way.

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Using AI to Decode Animal Communication with Aza Raskin

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