Biology

VIDEO October 4

'Delicious, creative' addition to 'chef's toolbox' will surprise everyone

A Stanford researcher with a culinary background told Fox News Digital that "more and more chefs" are reaching out to him about Neurospora intermedia, a fungus that can help transform food waste into nutritious, edible meals.

New Mexico September 10

National Park Service blames bag of Cheetos for disrupting entire Carlsbad Caverns ecosystem

Carlsbad Caverns National Park rangers pounced into action after a visitor left a bag of Cheetos that inhabitants of the caves found and spread, nearly destroying its ecosystem.

LIFESTYLE July 18

Key Largo tree cactus no longer exists in US: 'My eyes bugged out'

A tropical cactus that was once found in the Florida Keys no longer exists in the United States, the result of sea-level rise, hurricanes and herbivory, a field biologist tells Fox News Digital.

LIFESTYLE June 10

'Incredibly social': Researchers make stunning find on how African elephants interact with each other

Zoologists and wildlife experts found that African elephants can call each other unique names, according to new research. Researchers used a machine learning model in their study.

Nevada May 15

Nevada wildlife mystery solved, suspected wolves were actually coyotes

After animals spotted from a helicopter over Nevada were suspected to be wolves, extensive DNA testing of hair, scat and urine samples proved that they were just coyotes.

Dinosaurs May 15

New research estimates when first warm-blooded dinosaurs roamed the Earth

The first warm-blooded dinosaurs may have lived about 180 million years ago, according to a new study published in the journal Current Biology.

Health April 17

Study finds evidence of microplastics in brains and other organs

Two recently-published studies investigated how microplastics can find their way inside the organs of both humans and mice and what the potential impact can be.

WILD NATURE February 3

Birds as symbols of wisdom — and what the owl can tell us about ourselves

It’s common to think of owls as wise. Where did this idea originate and why do we often call older people "wise old owls"? Here's a deep dive into the bird, the natural world and more.

VIDEO January 18

EPA cleans up shadowy biolab in California

Fox News’ William La Jeunesse reports on critics demanding accountability for dangerous illegal underground lab conditions.

SCIENCE December 25

Scientists suggest exchange with humpback whale could eventually lead humans to communicate with aliens

A group of scientists suggests the same method they used to communicate with a humpback whale could eventually be used by aliens to make contact with humans.