Animals

Worm spit could be a secret cure to the world's plastic problem

Climate change could make one household pest increase its path of destruction

NASA crashes DART craft and more: Understand the world through 7 images

In a first, scientists show dogs can smell when humans are stressed

Whale evolution isn’t completely understood — but genes reveal part of the story

Why do cats love cardboard boxes? Pet experts decode the obsession

Researchers finally know how many ants are crawling the Earth right now

Just how smart are raccoons? They’re probably masterminds, study shows

Webb spots Neptune’s rings and more: Understand the world through 9 images

Fox poop alters forests in one surprising way

This common mosquito-borne virus can be deadly — and researchers don’t know enough about it

Does my cat like me? 4 scientific ways to tell

Why artificial gravity may be the best way to help astronauts withstand space

3 huge reasons why mosquitos want to eat you

This reptile lived among the dinosaurs and could solve an evolutionary mystery

Blue Origin rocket fails and more: Understand the world through 9 images

These funky salamanders may help unlock the mysteries of the brain

Chinese taikonauts just grew one of the most important staple crops in space

These cyborg cockroaches could save your life — and be a privacy nightmare

'Goat Simulator 3' preview: Gaming's rowdiest sandbox gets even bigger

Mice models for studying Alzheimer’s disease aren’t enough — here’s what will help

Can my pet get monkeypox? Here's what veterinarians say

An uptick in jellyfish sightings is an eerie herald of climate change to come

Look: Beetles stash an important family heirloom in a little pocket

Look: 82 species chronicle Earth's latest mass extinction

'House of the Dragon' Episode 2's maggot scene is scientifically accurate

Why is my dog lazy? New research explains the frustrating answer

Extreme weather could devastate one of the world’s most stunning seas

Dolphin urine can help decode the animals’ secret language-like whistles

Could dragons exist? HBO's best new show revives an evolutionary debate

Wild sex killed hundreds of ancient frogs, scientists say

Webb Telescope captures Jupiter and more: Understand the world through 9 images

Watch: Ingenious hawks learned to thwart their prey's greatest defense

The Soviet Union decimated whales — but its scientists were a crucial ally

Who can ride a dragon? 'House of the Dragon' and the Targaryens, explained

The wildest sci-fi thriller on Amazon Prime reveals a real-life threat

Artemis SLS on the launchpad and more: Understand the world through 7 images

Watch: Dolphins strapped with cameras capture never-before-seen views

'FFXIV' players are obsessed with an IRL rooster, and the fan art is amazing

These tiny Arctic fish bleed outrageous amounts of antifreeze

One surprising insect could help solve farming’s pest problem

Ancient lore reveals how warriors manipulated their enemy’s senses in battle

'Gifted' dogs may share this one trait. Does your dog have it?

Look: A deep-sea expedition just captured these incredible views of life underwater

Watch sea sponges sneeze out stringy mucus in slow motion

Is my dog depressed or happy? Pet experts explain how you can tell.

Senior dogs could help us understand an incurable brain condition

Forget 'Stray' — this Xbox Game Pass indie is one for the dog lovers

Look: Chunky, prehistoric "hippo" lived before the dinosaurs

3D analysis reveals a key similarity between dinosaur and bird embryos