New evidence has pushed back the timing.

A new FAO report blames “unsustainable business-as-usual practices” for escalating human and environmental costs of producing food.

Human infections from the outbreak in cattle were first noted as early as April 2024 in Texas. Since then, 26 cases have been reported in California, Colorado, Michigan, Missouri, and Texas

So far, researchers have observed fewer clear-cut examples of human-induced evolution in the wild than one might imagine.

Tardigrades can survive hazardous radiation, extreme heat and cold, and can go for long periods without water; researchers are wondering if these abilities can be ‘transferred’

Researchers have found a surge in the prevalence of mutations that can be attributed to a protein family in the human body called APOBEC

The pair hopes to stimulate the immune system to tackle tumors bearing mutant KRas proteins, one of cancer’s toughest targets

Trillions of dollars will be invested in renewable energy over the next 25 years, driving some of the most profound changes yet in how humans get their electricity. That's according to a new forecast by Bloomberg New Energy Finance that plots out global power markets to 2040. 

Trillions of dollars will be invested in renewable energy over the next 25 years, driving some of the most profound changes yet in how humans get their electricity. That's according to a new forecast by Bloomberg New Energy Finance that plots out global power markets to 2040. 

COVID-19 is currently the biggest, health and economic threat to the world. Researchers and scientists across the world are constantly making efforts to find its treatment and develop a vaccine to combat it. The biggest challenge in developing the vaccine

In recent research on Santa Rosa Island off the coast of Southern California, isotope readings of carbon and nitrogen found in the bones of Chumash Indians and domestic dogs excavated from archaeological sites show that both humans and dogs have nearly identical signatures of stable isotopes.

The post Ancient bond between humans and dogs revealed in isotopic signatures of their bones appeared first on Smithsonian Insider.

New excavations in Indonesia and dating analyses by scientists at the Smithsonian and their colleagues show that modern humans never co-existed with Homo erectus.

The post Scientists show that modern humans never co-existed with <em>Homo erectus</em> appeared first on Smithsonian Insider.

A new study has revealed information about the way tungara frogs in the tropical rain forest hear, sort, and process sounds which is very similar to the way humans do. The knowledge could be applicable to communication disorders associated with hearing loss and attention deficits or difficulties.

The post Research on tungara frogs may be applicable to hearing loss/attention deficits in humans appeared first on Smithsonian Insider.

A new study on the dodo’s island home of Mauritius in the Indian Ocean, paints a picture of this unusual bird as an intrepid survivor on par with the giant tortoise for its resiliency.

The post Dodo bird a resilient island survivor before the arrival of humans, study reveals appeared first on Smithsonian Insider.

A rising spike in West Nile virus is taking health officials across the country by surprise as this year more than 2,600 people in 45 states and the District of Columbia, have been stricken with severe symptoms of this mosquito-transmitted disease.

The post As robins disperse, West Nile mosquitoes switch diet to humans: Q&A with Smithsonian ornithologist Peter Marra appeared first on Smithsonian Insider.

Unless you live under a lunar rock, you’ve probably heard about or seen director Christopher Nolan’s latest blockbuster “Interstellar.” Starring Anne Hathaway and Matthew McConaughey, […]

The post Interstellar exploration – five planets where humans may (or may not) be able to live someday appeared first on Smithsonian Insider.

Humans are more dependent upon ecosystem services and biodiversity than ever before, according to researchers. A new study has demonstrated that human well-being derived from three major ecosystem services has been increasing in 152 countries, particularly in countries considered to be biodiversity hotspots.

Crop pollination is a vital ecosystem service, yet the numbers of animal pollinator species, such as bees, are in decline. Now, a team of German and American researchers have demonstrated how crops that provide the highest levels of vitamins and minerals essential to our diet globally depend heavily on animals for pollination.

A recent analysis of tree-ring data spanning the past millennium reveals drought patterns that largely align with climate model projections for the same period. This adds credibility to climate models, which project that human influences on drought patterns will become stronger over the next century.

Wild geoengineering schemes may aim to reverse global warming by reflecting sunlight into space or storing excess carbon dioxide, but they won't spare humanity

Earth has never hosted 7 billion people all at once before, but according to the U.N., it may reach that spooky milestone by the end of this month.

A comparative psychologist says African grey parrots have the social skills of a 2-year-old child and the intelligence of a 5-year-old.

Insect song, when slowed down dramatically, sounds otherworldly, but also human.

Left all alone, this dog 'plays' the piano and 'sings' the blues.

Archaeologists have uncovered new evidence that could push the date of human habitation in Australia back possibly as far as 80,000 years ago.

Here are 7 before-and-after images of cities, as seen from space, showing the impact humans have had on the surrounding environment.

A community rallied to find a coyote trapped in plastic in the middle of a snowstorm.

A new study concludes humans have accidentally spread a virus and parasite that are obliterating bees.

Pesticides are sprayed on food to kill living organisms, then we sometimes ingest them. How can those pesticides be bad for people?

Human-based pathogens are showing up in penguin poop, and that could spell serious trouble for the Antarctic birds.

White Oak in Florida promotes conservation with innovative programs for animals (and the humans who want to see them.)

This industrious teen hopes to make flying safer for all with his raptor trap, which is designed to prevent bird-strikes at airports.

Did you know that 80 percent of the known terrestrial plant and animal species are found in forests?

The Chauvet paintings in France are a study in humanity's connection to animals, the earth, and each other over time.

For dog-lit author Flora Kennedy, dogs can be the harshest — and sweetest — critics.

By 'borrowing' someone from the Human Library, you get to learn their story — and share their humanity.

Honeybees Sweetened Life for Stone Age Humans

Ice Age humans likely lived in these strange circles made from mammoth bones.

A 20-year-old woman in Taiwan is the first person known to be infected with a strain of bird flu called H6N1.

Philosopher suggests that bioengineering people to be herbivores with small statures and cat-like eyes could help to save the planet.

For four-legged creatures, lightning strikes create an especially lethal ground current.

Without human touch, we lose one of our most effective ways to empathize with one another.

Seagulls prefer to eat food that people have handled first.

The zoo had been trying for 10 years to encourage pandas Ying Ying and Le Le to mate. All it took was a coronavirus lockdown.

Wildlife may be making a comeback while humans stay home during the coronavirus lockdown.

Prehistoric humans missed animals when they disappeared and even wondered how to get them back.

Ohio voters just passed the Lake Erie Bill of Rights, and it could help to save the pollution-choked Great Lake.

Instant access to instructional mixed martial arts training videos by master coaches and fighters.