The Milky Way is an iconic feature of the night sky — here's how to spot the center of the galaxy and well-known nebulae in the Milky Way.

The idea that less people equals less climate change works in theory — but in practice, calculations show that’s not the case.

Octopuses think, feel, and smell with their arms — so scientists are using them as inspiration for innovations in material science, medicine, and soft robotics.

Fracking is gaining popularity, but is this controversial method of natural gas extraction safe?

New research suggests that if the current rate of deforestation continues, the Amazon rainforest could transform into a savannah within 15 years.

A camel’s hump weighs roughly 35 kilograms, but not from water — here's what’s really inside a camel’s hump.

To meet the world's growing demand for batteries, private companies are looking to mine the ocean floor — here’s what we know.

Crocodiles have more than 60 teeth, but they don't chew their food — sometimes they have to perform a death roll.

Cheetahs are the fastest land animals on Earth — here's how their bodies have evolved for speed.

Bats are known to host some of the world’s deadliest viruses — here’s what makes their immune systems superior.

Sharks use electricity to sense prey — here’s how.

A lack of predators is tipping the ecosystem into imbalance in Gorongosa National Park — reintroducing painted wolves might be the solution.