Underwater sound devices called “pingers” could be an effective, long-term way to prevent porpoises getting caught in fishing nets with no negative behavioural effects, newly published research suggests.

Early life experiences of zebra finches have a big effect on the construction of their first homes, according to a new study by researchers at the University of Alberta’s Faculty of Science and the University of St Andrews’ School of Biology.

The long-term effects of climate change suggests that the butterfly effect is at work on butterflies in the alpine regions of North America, according to a new study by University of Alberta scientists—and the predictions don’t bode well. 

A modification that creates more male offspring was able to eliminate populations of malaria mosquitoes in lab experiments.

New findings reveal how ants increase their collective sensing power to help them navigate complex terrains.

In a bay off the coast of northwest Africa, conditions are almost always just right for phytoplankton blooms.

Experts from Texas A&M AgriLife say if a caterpillar looks 'fuzzy,' don't touch it.

Robots with toes? Experiments suggest that climbing robots could benefit from having flexible, hairy toes, like those of geckos, that can adjust quickly to accommodate shifting weight and slippery surfaces.

Over the past quarter-century, changes in Antarctic sea-ice cover have had profound impacts on life on the ocean floor. 

Scientists at Nanyang Technological University, Singapore (NTU Singapore) have developed a green way to create chitin, by using two forms of food waste – prawn shells and discarded fruit – and fermenting them.