New research by the Atacama Cosmology Telescope (ACT) collaboration has produced the clearest images yet of the universe’s ...

Cosmic microwave background data support cosmology’s standard model but retain a mystery about the universe’s expansion rate.

Have you ever heard of—or even seen—red lightning? These are not animated characters but real atmospheric phenomena known as ...

A combination of cosmic processes shapes the formation of one of the most common types of planets outside of our solar system, according to a new study.

In a new study published today in Science, researchers from the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew (RBG Kew), together with global ...

The New Science of Nature and Nurture.” Since Francis Galton coined the phrase “nature versus nurture” 150 years ago, the ...

Brown also calls out the “stunning scenery and tall trees at Yosemite National Park,” a destination he says “all nature lovers should have on their U.S. bucket list.” Maxwell calls Montana ...

Humanity faces a crucial turning point in its relationship with nature. A new global report warns that biodiversity is declining at an alarming rate, and people must take immediate action to address ...

The winning entries for the 2025 World Nature Photography Awards aren't just technically solid images of Earth's diverse fauna and landscapes. This time around, you'll find astonishingly beautiful ...

Scientists now also agree that net zero can only be achieved if nature loss is prevented and — where possible — reversed, allowing it to continue to act as our most significant carbon sink. “Climate ...

Nickels’ photograph took gold in the Behavior-Mammals category at the 2025 World Nature Photography Awards. This year’s competition drew thousands entries from 48 countries spanning six ...