A new study shows there is a high cost of parenthood, quantifying the 10% “longevity tax” on reproduction. Consequently, mammals that have fewer or no offspring tend to live longer. But why does ...

It's the forgotten meat that once fed families on a shoestring budget— cheap to raise, easy to produce, and now ... almost ...

Currently, the only way to test for PRRS is by using oral fluid samples. Defra announced on January 22 that following feedback this approach can be impractical and unreliable for some systems, ...

Brevard is releasing sterilized male mosquitoes to combat dengue fever, Zika and other mosquito-borne illnesses.

The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recently issued a Health Advisory regarding outbreaks of New World ...

Bees are distinctive for their black and yellow coloring, but did you know some species are blue? The blue-banded bee is a ...

Researchers have detected microplastics in blood, placentas, and organs. A scientific review explains how they affect human biology.

Gray wolves are hunting sea otters. Scientists are studying how land predators adapt to ocean hunting and what this means for ecosystems.

Experts Tell Americans to 'Hunt' and Start Eating Invasive Animals Spreading Across the U.S.

Cold snaps in subtropical regions can create strange scenes. In places like South Florida, a sudden temperature drop can leave green iguanas lying stiff and motionless beneath trees. One morning, ...

Stacy Trasancos is a chemist and author of “IVF is Not the Way: The False Promises of Artificial Procreation” (Sophia ...

From powerful birds of prey to tiny songbirds, and blind snakes to miniscule flies, an impressive range of species have ...