The bat fossil record is notoriously poor and patchy, and the current finding could help explain why bats die out eventually.

Conservation efforts for species threatened by commercial activities needs to extend beyond the use of government bans, researchers say.

The research is among the first to explain a variety of peculiar behavior observed in middle-aged stars.

The stony coral tissue loss disease, identified in 2014, is potentially the most deadly condition to effect corals, researchers say.

The microsaur's fossil, named after a mythical creature, will contribute to theories about origin of life on Earth, experts say.

The observations will shed new light on how moons and planets form in young stellar systems, scientists say.

"Melting will not only lead to the loss of those ancient, archived microbes and viruses, but also release them to the environments in the future," researchers say.

One rocket launch produces up to 300 tons of carbon dioxide into the upper atmosphere where it can remain for years, experts say.

Previous experiments with mind-controlled prosthetics have allowed paralyzed people to shake hands or take a drink using a robotic arm.

Resilience fluctuates based on a variety of factors — ranging from an individual's stress levels to how emotionally stable they are.

Algae could help us understand how different sex systems — like male and female — evolved in the first place, researchers say.

"They grow bigger than you think and contribute to poor water quality by mucking up the bottom sediments and uprooting plants," an expert said.

A quarter of mammal species in the wildlife trade host 75% of zoonotic diseases that can spread from animals to humans, researchers say.

This is the first time India has discovered a plant species in almost 40 years since it first set up a research station on the continent.

Cognitive processes that spot illusory faces are the same ones responsible for identifying and analyzing real human faces, researchers say.

Enceladus, a planetary body with oceans, is producing more methane than can be explained by non-biological events, researchers say.

The report recommends creating a special fund for ecological disasters and planting trees across the region.

These findings show how different organisms and their mating patterns change as the Earth gets progressively warmer.