Scientists have identified a new ultraviolet‑absorbing compound in microscopic algae that functions as a natural shield ...

Anxiety and insomnia don’t just affect mood. Researchers found that these conditions can reduce natural killer cell counts, possibly compromising immune strength.

Tanning beds not only increase melanoma risk but also inflict a molecular toll, causing a spike in DNA mutations within skin ...

From fruit flies that bite to a tiny mouse opossum and a feathered dinosaur preserved with the remains of its last meal, more ...

Over the last 12 months, scientists from London’s Natural History Museum have been busy collecting, studying and cataloguing the extraordinary diversity of life on Earth. Museum scientists have given ...

Bishop Museum has named natural scientist Kristofer Helgen as its new CEO, following a five-month, worldwide search. Helgen will assume his post Aug. 1, the museum said in a news release, replacing ...

Scientists in California claim to have discovered a new jaw-dropping color no human has ever seen before. The catch? You have to zap your eyes with laser pulses to see it. Five scientists at the ...

Of the many acres of woodland that extend across Holden Arboretum, scientist David Burke believes the 250 acres or so of old-growth forests provide unique value for research and the environment.

Scientists have identified a previously unknown natural compound produced by heat-loving cyanobacteria that helps protect against ultraviolet radiation.

HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - A scientist with more than two decades of experience in museum administration will take over leadership of Bishop Museum later this year. The museum’s board announced ...