Michael Pollan explores theories of consciousness in animals, plants and machines, examining the “hard problem” of subjective experience in his new book “A World Appears”.

To survive in areas where it is difficult to photosynthesize, some organisms adopt unique strategies. Osaka Metropolitan University researchers have found that a freshwater alga captures far-red light ...

One of Central America's most important recent developments is unfolding in a less visible but more tangible area for citizens: access to medicines.

The designs for the new architectural landmark aim to "inspire millions to contribute to a more sustainable and circular ...

Old World War II bombs resting on the Baltic Sea floor reveal a remarkable marine ecosystem teeming with life.

In biology and palaeontology (the study of extinct organisms) there are a few ways to estimate the age of an animal’s skeleton. One is the extent of fusion of sutures in the skeleton – how much the ...

A study on wild northern cardinals shows that stress can change gut microbes and affect bird health in measurable ways.

MIT researchers have identified how communities of ocean bacteria cooperate to decompose biodegradable plastics, a finding that could reshape how scientists and manufacturers think about the fate of ...

Traditional reindeer racing that has been captivating spectators for decades in Finland brought hundreds of fans to the Salla Reindeer Cup in the frigid town of Salla this past weekend.

Rob Enderle points to 10 announcements from MWC 2026 that signal the end of the "dumb" smartphone and the emergence of ...

With growing interest in mining critical metals from the seafloor, countries are now negotiating international rules. The ...

A very special scum is growing at the wastewater treatment plant. Before flowing into t River, a privileged 0.6% of Santa Fe’s flushed wastewater has, since last August, enjoyed a brief ...