The largest flower in the world emerges from a parasitic plant. Scientists are eager to understand how this strange and finicky botanical curiosity has persisted in the forests of Southeast Asia. ...read more
Sea level rise is pushing salt water into coastal forests and killing trees. Citizen scientists are helping document the formation of these ghost forests. ...read more
Extreme conditions exacerbated by climate change are begetting extreme fire behavior visible to satellites orbiting far overhead. ...read more
While it’s not for everyone, observing these brawls may stimulate the brain’s reward networks. Our enjoyment likely depends on both neurological and cultural factors. ...read more
Widespread poaching of rhinos, tigers, pangolins and other species may be fueled by marketing and misinterpretation of ancient texts. ...read more
You can’t detect a liar just by looking or talking to them — but scientists are zeroing in on methods that might actually work. ...read more
Developers are marketing the devices to law enforcement and employers, but experts say they don’t actually prove impairment. ...read more
A new look at old images of Earth’s strange sister shows hints that the planet’s crust was more mobile more recently than previously thought. ...read more