Reptiles could overtake amphibians as the highest priority for conservation among vertebrates as threats like climate change ...

Scientists are researching ways to genetically modify plants and animals to be more resistant to threats like climate change.

Smithsonian biologists are using heart monitors designed for humans to study how high stress levels in animals can hinder ...

Humans can genetically modify plants and animals to be more resilient to climate change and disease. But the scientific community is divided about whether the tool should be put to use in nature.

Proponents of the use of synthetic biology say it could bring some species back from the brink of extinction and help fight ...

The Columbus Zoo and Aquarium and The Wilds released 116 juvenile hellbenders into the waterways of eastern Ohio over the ...

The world’s largest network of environmental groups approved the exploration of genetic engineering tools to aid in the ...

Fatal attractions are a standard movie plotline, but they also occur in nature, with much more serious consequences. As a conservation biologist, I’ve seen them play out in some of Earth’s most remote ...

Russian occupation forces in temporarily occupied Crimea have detained Leonid Pshenychnov, a 70-year-old Ukrainian marine ...

Dr. Dwayne Estes, Austin Peay State University professor of biology, has been named a Champion of Conservation by Garden & Gun Magazine.

Malama Maui Nui’s Talking ʻŌpala environmental speaker series will continue Aug. 26 with two speakers as part of its ongoing efforts to promote environmental awareness. Brianna Simon, outreach ...