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The author on writing her new book “Ignition,” her dive into the new science of fighting wildfires.

Bats, rats, fish, bivalves, and butterflies are just as important for ecosystems as apex predators.

In Kenya, a group of conservation scientists confront the cultural tradition of an indigenous tribe.

The new estimate for how much heat we can tolerate makes rising global temperatures even more alarming.

New earbuds can listen to your brain activity and monitor your health.

We're a step closer to diagnosing, tracking, and even treating the perplexing condition.

Exploring outer and inner space with Lindy Elkins-Tanton.

Ships carry mist-making machines that cause clouds to block the sun. It could work.

The woman who pioneered social science reporting.

How genetically engineered bacteria could shrink the growing garbage patches in our oceans.

This biochemist is determined to create a new life form by reversing the shape of molecules.

New research finds that the memories useful for future generalizations are held in the brain separately from those recording unusual events.