Artificial light at night, or ALAN, is one of the most pervasive byproducts of coastal urbanization. Streetlights, ...

According to research, scientists know quite a lot about sharks. For example, we know that an estimated 57 shark species are ...

A rare encounter with a juvenile great white shark caught by fishermen in April 2023 has reignited scientific interest in the mysterious population of these apex predators in the Mediterranean Sea. By ...

New research shows bull sharks form preferred social relationships rather than mixing randomly. The six‑year study at Fiji’s Shark Reef Marine Reserve tracked 184 bull sharks and found they have ...

Researchers at the University of Miami recently published research results involving the first-ever measurements of melatonin in wild sharks. The data highlights the impact of bright coastal ...

A major new study has found that great white sharks secretly spend their winters in the Gulf of Mexico. Scientists tracked 92 sharks tagged from Canada to Florida between 2012 and 2023 and discovered ...

Testosterone is an androgen, a type of steroid hormone present in most vertebrate species. It helps regulate male ...

Amazon mollies don't need a man, and never will. A new study finds they can purge and repair genetic mutations that would otherwise plague a self-cloning species.

From playful and delicate marine life to dramatic encounters with powerful predators, these winning photos capture remarkable ...

It’s war against Arizona's invasive species, though it’s not clear that humans are winning.

Museums and historic sites will mark the anniversary of the Declaration of Independence with exhibits, live music, immersive events and massive bison.