World Frog Day 2026 highlights how frogs support ecosystems and why their decline signals environmental problems.

From the eerie croak of a tropical frog to the haunting call of the howler monkey, the animal kingdom is filled with some ...

A newly discovered species of spider in the Ecuadorean Amazon mimics a pathogen, known as a zombie fungus, to protect itself.

The combination of natural beauty, diverse activities, and easy accessibility creates the ideal day trip destination for ...

Passover, a Jewish holiday that recognizes freedom, is almost here. Called Pesach in Hebrew, the celebration of the holiday ...

In a new episode of Popular Science’s Ask Us Anything podcast, we dig into the fossil record to see just how likely a venomous dinosaur would’ve been. Sarah Durn: It’s one of the most memorable scenes ...

Shedding skin might sound strange, but for many animals, it's a critical part of survival. From reptiles to insects, this ...

Some foods are rather blunt about what is included while other foods hide it in the ingredients label. However, these are some foods you might not know contain edible insects.

Like the males of many animal species, male Drosophila melanogaster fruit flies, a commonly studied lab animal, are aggressive toward one another and even fight when competing for resources such as ...

The Florida Fish and Wildlife is asking people to report sightings, but to stay away to avoid any attacks or incidents involving the animal.

Mosquitoes stop feeding because signals from rectal cells tell them they’re full, offering a target for preventing human bites.

The first Passover Seder, the traditional meal on Passover, will take place on the evening of April 1, the second Seder ...