Conservationists say the southern bog turtle and roughhead shiner deserve endangered status as nonnative species threaten the ...

A 52-year-old man is accused of trying to smuggle rare creatures through a Thailand airport after security discovered a foam ...

Rivers, streams, lakes, and reservoirs aren't just scenic parts of our landscape -- they're also vital engines for life on Earth. These inland waters 'breathe' oxygen, just like we do. But a new study ...

They glide through the water with the serenity of age. Some were born before World War I, others during the Great Depression.

Plants face multifactorial environmental stressors mainly due to global warming and climate change which affect their growth, metabolism, and productivity. Among them, is drought stress which alters ...

Kids laugh 25x more than adults. Here's why that hurts your health ...

Whereas animal cultures affect just a few crucial behaviors, such as courtship and feeding, human cultures cover a massive and constantly expanding set of activities, from clothing to table ...

As seawater creeps further into coastlines, salt threatens to pollute the freshwater reserves that ... which act as nutrients for plants—potentially leading to an overgrowth of algae and ...

Fresh bait, fresh water, and pure fishing action. Watch as we fish with live minnows in a freshwater canal, targeting a variety of species and soaking in the peaceful thrill of a day on the water.

The future of freshwater is increasingly in jeopardy across Canada and around the world. Lakes, rivers and wetlands face numerous threats, from climate change to a range of harmful pollutants.

Researchers have demonstrated a technique for successfully encapsulating bacteria that can then be stored and applied to plants to improve plant growth and protect against pests and pathogens.