Every year, human activities release billions of tons of greenhouse gases into the atmosphere. These gases trap heat from the ...

Many known hominin fossils defy species classification, with the most famous example being the ever-enigmatic Denisovans. A ...

Scientists have discovered a potential new member of the human family tree. This mysterious species, named Homo juluensis, ...

A new study published by researchers at London’s Natural History Museum and Institute of Philosophy, KU Leuven has reinforced the claim that Neanderthals and modern-day humans ( Homo sapiens) must be ...

Coral snakes, known for their vibrant colors and potent venom, belong to the Elapidae family. Predominantly found in the ...

Researchers are trying a new strategy to reintroduce Hawaiian crows, which have been extinct in the wild for two decades.

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Hepatitis B virus (HBV) has a narrow host range, mainly infecting hominoids. A new study reveals the structural differences in the liver cell receptor (NTCP) between humans and monkeys, explaining why ...

Naturally occurring meadows of eelgrass—the most common type of seagrass found along the East Coast of the United States—are ...

Ecosystems such as the Congo Basin must be safeguarded, using both indigenous knowledge and scientific innovation to manage ...

What do you think one single animal can tell you about the health of the environment? It turns out quite a bit. Innovative ...

Diplomatic Courier staff writer Stephanie Gull brings you three under–the–radar stories from Southeast Asia and Oceania last month: Australia’s social media ban for minors, hope for the endangered ...