It's that time of year again – and my personal favorite corner of science to look back on – when we recap the many fascinating discoveries in the plant and animal kingdom that made headlines in 2025.

One modern-day problem with this adaptation is that, as the climate warms, there is less snow in their habitats. So, while the animals still turn white, they may not be camouflaged. This situation, ...

Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... Winter is hard, and for wildlife in Colorado, it’s even harder. To survive, many species have developed adaptations over hundreds of thousands of years that ...

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By Chelsea Jandreau Education Director The cycles found throughout nature are full of endings, fresh starts, and plenty of ...

Climate change has a wide range of effects on wildlife. It affects seasonal migration, reproduction times, body size and mass ...

Based on research from leading environmental scientists, this video explores the most astonishing new species discovered in a single year. From evolutionary surprises to bizarre survival strategies, ...

The strategy, known as synthetic biology, is gaining momentum globally as a conservation tool and human health solution, ...

To address the threat of invasive species and restore the environment, the Contra Costa County Flood Control and Water ...

The black-bulb yam excels at mimicry, producing small clones of itself that look like the dark, shiny berries of seed-growing ...

For over two decades, the rules governing how plants and animals crossed the UAE’s borders remained largely unchanged. However, as of early 2026, the game has officially shifted. The UAE government ...