There are thousands of species of birds, and many of their names are well-known to us—blue jay, robin, and mallard, to name ...

Imagine you're a copper miner in southeastern Europe in the year 3900 B.C.E. Day after day you haul copper ore through the ...

From rainforests to coral reefs, scientists have uncovered a hidden pattern that explains how life on Earth is organized.

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Historically, researchers focused on the role of sperm characteristics in fertilization success, but now female factors and cooperative processes are gaining recognition.

A new image released by China's space agency offers the first glimpse at the Tianwen 2 spacecraft, which is en route to ...