Despite their reputation as destructive pests, new research reveals that armadillos support dozens of other species — including, possibly, humans.

How can we research animals in the darkness of night, when we can’t even see them properly?

New research suggests understanding species’ social learning and adaptive strategies can make them partners in their salvation.

Without fungi life on Earth would be unrecognizable. Yet these valuable organisms remain overlooked.

New research highlights ways to tackle our two greatest environmental challenges — at the same time.

Decades of studying polluted Piles Creek led to advances in our understanding of how pollution affects crabs, fish and shrimp, including those that we eat.

Mounting studies highlight greenhouse gas emissions from reservoirs, and now a coalition of environmental groups has called for regulatory action.

Researcher Deborah Giles is on the frontlines of efforts to understand — and help protect — critically endangered Southern Residents.

New research shows that oil drilling in Canada’s boreal forest is changing how wolves, caribou, bears and other species interact.

A new book tracks scientific research and restoration efforts around the world that are focused on saving this critical ocean ecosystem.