Pesticides, habitat loss, and light pollution are threatening firefly populations worldwide, but even in urban areas, some ...

A mystery interstellar object discovered last week is likely to be the oldest comet ever seen—possibly predating our solar ...

Just the third-ever confirmed interstellar object has been detected in our solar system. Here's what we know. (Spoiler: It's ...

From DNA sequencing to fingerprint analysis, forensic scientists are using groundbreaking new tools to stop animal ...

In the heart of Africa's most remote rainforest lies Dzanga Bai, a forest clearing where shy, elusive elephants gather in astonishing numbers. It is a place so wild and untouched, it's been called the ...

This article on the wilderness areas along the Buffalo National River is the eighth in a series commemorating the 40th ...

This article on the wilderness areas along the Buffalo National River is the eighth in a series commemorating the 40th ...

Astronomers are excited about the first test images released today from the Vera C. Rubin Observatory, which show the ...

Newly discovered fragments of 2,200-year-old star coordinates—once thought lost—reveal the incredible skill of the ancient astronomer Hipparchus.

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A new trail in this southern Arizona city plots the most visitor-friendly astronomy stops—and there are plenty to choose from, including world-class observatories and six Dark Sky parks.

14 extraordinary photos show the importance of freshwater habitats From the Colorado River to Lake Titicaca, explore some of the world’s threatened freshwater sources.