A third of American teens use AI agents as friends or romantic partners. What will be the long-term consequences?

The latest North Star Nature Preserve Management Plan involved years of planning and studies, and, ultimately, there is agreement on one aspect of the 248-acre stretch of wetlands and former ...

When life feels overwhelming, many people instinctively turn to nature. A walk in a park. Sitting by the ocean. Watching a sunset. Is this just a pleasant feeling, or is there something deeper at work ...

We have more in common than we realize. Certain universal traits make up what’s called “human nature.” These shared characteristics are part of what members of our species all share. At a time when ...

Most ecologists once believed that healthy ecosystems are naturally stable, with a low turnover of species. Left to themselves, they reach a perfected equilibrium that the influential 19th-century ...

A large share of science funding comes through philanthropy, with little legal or public scrutiny. This lack of oversight allowed Jeffrey Epstein to cultivate scientists and launder his reputation.

Michael Bond explains how animals have influenced our minds and cultures and why human exceptionalism is downright misleading ...

The droppings contain DNA, he thought, and perhaps, even after rain washes them away, some DNA might remain. And if it does ...

Martha Sundquist, Tennessee's former first lady, passed away at 88. Known for her dedication to nature and community, she leaves a legacy of service. Chávez family 'devastated' by new allegations ...

New research shows everyday aggression doesn’t lead to deadly violence, challenging long-held beliefs about human behavior.