Trees lost many surface roots in drought but grew more deep roots that reached wetter soil. Fungal partners helped roots take up water.

A routine expedition surprises scientists by revealing a unique animal, Mustela mopbie, with a secret ability that could ...

Two-thirds of adults develop diverticular disease without knowing it. New data reveals how this potentially serious disease ...

A spherical sea sponge discovered in Antarctica, Carnivorous cladorhizid, is a carnivore, trapping and devouring live animals ...

Heart doctors are capturing images of the inside of heart arteries, helping them watch plaque respond to cholesterol drugs in ...

Scientists reveal the existence of a new species of Colombian porcupine, Coendou vossi, that remained hidden for decades in ...

Scientists reveal Priocharax rex, a tiny Amazonian fish with a strange skin “wing” that redefines evolution in miniature.

Scientists read ancient DNA from South African hunter gatherers and found a very early human branch that shaped survival ...

Star chemistry reveals two spiral arms and a faint bridge in the Milky Way, offering a clearer view of hidden structure in ...

A sudden climate jolt disrupted harvests and trade, setting in motion the grain routes that helped carry plague into Europe.

Commuters can boost their daily exercise routine simply by walking a bit more without extending their travel time.

Delaying climate action can weaken future motivation. The study shows how rising damage may reduce the push to cut emissions.