Despite declining atmospheric Hg emissions since the 1970s, increasing trends are still observed in many Arctic animals today.The residence time of Hg in the ocean is very long (>300 years ...

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It’s the only instance of a freshwater ocean on the planet.

The combination of climate change and pathogen expansion could be fueling a surge in infectious diseases. GEN consulted ...

Nature holds secrets to long life. Certain animals outlive humans by centuries. Rougheye rockfish lives over 200 years.

Cuteness can shift moods and lower cortisol, and science backs it up. Looking at baby animals, like a seal pup blinking on a ...

This giant jellyfish is rarely seen by humans, but it gives an eerily similar vibe to Darth Vader. Fortunately, it's ...

Melting sea ice has been a challenge for wildlife in the Arctic and Antarctic. A recent study published in Global Change ...

The photo of a courageous mother lemur with a baby on her back, taking a harrowing jump in a ravine, won the California ...

Long before ships sailed the oceans or factories hunted whales for oil, humans living near the Bay of Biscay were already ...

The population of gray whales migrating along the North American Pacific Coast has dropped to levels not seen since the 1970s, according to a new report.

Scientists worldwide suggest global warming from increasing greenhouse gas emissions is worsening. If emergency steps aren’t taken, a meltdown of Arctic ice is imminent especially since a new ...