It’s possible the killer whale is “pissed off” about what humans have done to its habitat, and is now fighting back.

Coal mining not only deteriorates the surrounding natural environment, it also causes mass displacement of locals.

When fires burn under the permafrost, it releases flammable gases, starting a vicious cycle.

The study identified human population growth and land occupation as the two biggest drivers of mammalian extinction.

79% has of plastic waste has ended up in landfills, dumps, or the natural environment, causing significant damage to soil-dwelling species.

The phenomenon was first recorded in 2014, and has been occurring with increasing frequency, releasing vast quantities of methane into the atmosphere each time it occurs.

Blushing is ubiquitous in humans, yet unique to our species. And scientists still don't understand its evolutionary purpose.

A super-typhoon destroyed 80 percent of the corals in the area in 2018, and it will take decades for the species to regenerate naturally.

Researchers hypothesize that the earthworms were brought to the Arctic on the soles of tourists' footwear.

This discovery of mummified leaves could provide interesting insights for the future of plant life in a world altered by climate change.

The objective is to reduce the population of the female aedes aegypti mosquito that transmits dengue, Zika, chikungunya and yellow fever.

The deep-sea discoveries include fragile corals and sponges, as well as new species of crustacean — revealing just how little we know about the deep ocean.

2020 QG was detected hours after it passed the Earth because optical telescopes cannot spot asteroids approaching from the sun's direction.

An increase in the sea otter population within a region created a food chain shift that allowed crucial sea grass to thrive, say researchers.

Wild pollinators play an important role in India's plant biodiversity and agro-economy.

While scientists always considered the phenomenon theoretically possible, this study provides "some of the clearest evidence for this enigmatic mechanism occurring in a real fault."

Research on kinship in species like beluga whales gives us more insights into their resilience, and how they'll cope with emerging threats like climate change.

This displacement, caused by rapid climate change, can can hinder both conservation efforts and fishery operations.