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The work is now considered a basic aspect of how cells function.

The reason we can run long distances may have little to do with our ancestors’ quest for meat.

A beginner’s guide to the pantry workhorse of Mexico.

We're just starting to understand how plants communicate.

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The universe’s biggest parts are also some of the hardest to see.

Australia adds one more horrifying species to its roster.

Avoid them. Fight them. Whatever you do, survive.

A food historian highlights need-to-know facts about one of America's favorite liquors.

For some, it’s the most wonderful time of the year. But the popular holiday also puts a burden on the environment.

A new study finds that increasing the proportion of vegetarian dishes in university cafeterias reduces meat consumption.

New York seems to have stopped the outbreak just in time—but officials are continuing to double down on vaccinations.

It doesn’t have to be this bad.

When deletion or deactivation are not an option, make your Facebook account super private instead.

With the beef and charcoal industries on the rise, the future of the Chaco and its indigenous residents is looking less bright.

They could help explain an iconic butterfly’s evolution.

The Australian reef has undergone major changes since 1928.

The latest trends in military camo include both static and adaptive tech.

The Surface Neo and Surface Duo won't be on shelves for a year or more.

Governments around the globe are holding the tech giant accountable—or at least attempting to.