The habitat is the first of its kind to be described in the world.

Spider fear is one of the most well-studied phobias, but a new study shows people are more afraid of scorpions.

The renowned researcher from UC San Diego’s Scripps Institution of Oceanography is honored for his work.

Human activity is causing the planet’s mammals to flee daylight for the protection of night, according to a new study.

Powered only by sunlight, a next-generation water harvester has pulled drinking water from thin, desert air.

Interior temperatures can rise to 116 degrees Fahrenheit, potentially causing fatal injuries to children trapped inside.

Seasonal changes in the Earth’s atmosphere are guiding researchers in their search for extraterrestrial life.

The winning name combination will be announced on Friday, June 1, the day fledgewatch begins.

A gene for digesting crunchy insects suggests that our common ancestor in the Age of Dinosaurs was an insect eater.

How UC Merced undergrads are solving real-life problems, from BART escalators to the disappearing monarch butterfly.

A zoo built by Pablo Escobar gives biologists a rare chance to study the impact of hippos gone rogue.

Scientists are getting closer to bringing big animals, and big questions, to life.