University of Michigan study finds noise harms birds' health in many ways, including their ability to reproduce ...

Intact ecosystems have the capacity for self-regulation, which keeps their complex structure of species—such as animals, ...

Between 1347 and 1353, Europe was gripped by the most catastrophic pandemic in its history: the Black Death. Killing many millions, the plague wiped out between one-third and a half of Europe's ...

As deportations and ICE presence have rocked some Massachusetts communities, activists are asking the Legislature to direct ...

NOAA biologists count the whales annually on their migration south starting in January, and this is the seventh year the ...

As more species disappear from the planet, it is a stark reminder that conservation efforts are not doing enough. A new study ...

Owning a home has long been a cornerstone of the American dream, symbolizing stability and prosperity. Many people pour their ...

Global fertility is declining, yet it remains unclear whether and how climate-related hazards contribute to realized fertility change. This paper combines global fertility data with disaster records ...

A new study finds North American bird populations keep dropping, and that decline is accelerating for many species.

Breathing indoor air pollution during childhood tends to be linked to worse memory in older adulthood. A new study suggests that improving access to clean energy early in life might help protect the ...

Bird populations are declining across North America, with the pace of loss accelerating in heavily farmed regions such as the Midwest.

The political class is worried about the historic drop. But the biggest change is among the youngest women, who are the least ready to have children.