Global warming is producing a rapid loss of plant species—according to estimates, roughly 600 plant species have died out ...

The field of paleo-inspired robotics is opening up a new way to turn back time and studying prehistoric animals.

Mass extinction events are infamous, entirely destroying many species in one fell swoop. But this particular extinction event ...

Simon Clark The Sixth mass extinction is here NOW Posted: January 29, 2025 | Last updated: January 29, 2025 The sixth mass extinction isn’t a distant threat—it’s happening now. Species are ...

Embark on an exhilarating odyssey through the captivating landscapes of Massachusetts, where we’re not just crossing borders; we’re delving into the vibrant tapestry of the state’s diverse animals and ...

No human cases of bird flu have been reported in Massachusetts. Avoid contact with sick or dying wild animals. Humans withh prolonged close contact with sick birds are at most risk of becoming ...

A growing group of scientists is trying to bring back extinct animals, an idea that is drawing closer than ever because of recent advances in gene editing. Shapiro, one of the world’s leading ...

"Heat, remote starts, climate controls, 'it was just for a few minutes' - are often just as inexcusable to us in winter as they are in summer," animal control wrote. Massachusetts law says "a ...

American Bison: Once nearly extinct due to overhunting, conservation efforts have helped their population recover significantly. California Condor: This bird was brought back from the edge of ...

There are eight million stories in the naked city. Safe to say that half of them are about somebody’s pet. All those people whose cellphone home page is Fido or Whiskers—you know who you are ...

Lucas Atwell CC BY-SA 3.0 Everyone knows about the mass extinction that ended the Age ... and pterosaurs evolved at small size, when the animals were squeaking by in a world filled with more ...

Once a familiar sight along Britain’s riverbanks, water voles now face extinction—thanks to a ... There are few animals so beloved in literature as the character of Ratty, one of the most ...