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What If Mosquitoes Went Extinct?

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Imagine going outside in the summer and not being eaten alive by mosquitoes. Yeah, no mosquitoes! Well, don't celebrate just yet, because a world with no mosquitoes might have a radically different food chain.

Are Bug Zappers Bad News?

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Not only do bug zappers mostly kill beneficial insects, they also can serve you up a side of bacteria with your burger.

Are animals still evolving?

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Evolution is a never-ending process, but some scientists believe it might be speeding up as human activity impacts the environment.

How AIDS Works

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HIV continues to be a major global public health issue, having claimed more than 35 million lives so far.

Can scientists clone dinosaurs?

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Dinosaur cloning was first popularized in the movie 'Jurassic Park.' Read about the science of cloning dinosaurs and where we might find dinosaur DNA.

Why do small changes in Earth's temperature have a big impact?

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Though not everyone agrees why the Earth is getting warmer, temperatures are inching up worldwide. A couple of degrees doesn't seem like such a big deal. What difference can a subtle change make?

How the Panama Canal Makes Water Flow Uphill

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The Panama Canal has been one of the world's biggest engineering feats since it was built nearly by hand in the 1900s.

4 Wild Ways Scientists Have Innovated With CRISPR

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CRISPR is the genius behind innovations that seemed impossible a decade ago. Could you grow tomatoes with the kick of hot sauce or ferment wine that doesn't cause a hangover? That's just two of the things scientists are looking into.

Insects and Biodiversity Pictures

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Our insects and biodiversity pictures show their connection. Look at our insects and biodiversity pictures to the connection.

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