Genetic switches near the FTO locus may enable hibernators’ extreme metabolic resilience and could inspire future treatments ...

On a snowy morning in Utah’s Book Cliffs, biologists traverse rugged terrain to study hibernating black bears — part of a ...

It’s sometimes funny, occasionally annoying, definitely too long, and wavers constantly between intriguing science and absurd ...

A new Stanford study suggests math struggles may be about more than numbers. Children who had difficulty with math were less likely to adjust their thinking after making mistakes during number ...

A UK zoo has captured the adorable moments that four young bears ambled out of their beds after 3 months of hibernation.

Regina Barber and Katia Riddle of NPR's Short Wave podcast talk about prehistoric cooking, earthquakes in the Pacific Northwest and how teens are sleeping less than before.

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent six days a week. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. With the freezing temperatures that have recently pummeled parts ...

The Oscar-nominated “Arco” aims to give viewers of all ages hope in the possibility of a brighter tomorrow. By Carlos Aguilar Back in 2019, the French illustrator and animator Ugo Bienvenu was feeling ...

Diego Pineda has been a devout storyteller his whole life. He has self-published a fantasy novel and a book of short stories, and is actively working on publishing his second novel. A lifelong fan of ...

Question: I saw what looked like bear tracks on our lake last week. What is a bear doing out now and not hibernating? Answer: Minnesota is home to one species of bear, the black bear (Ursus americanus ...

If you were recruiting an ambassador to get kids excited about science, you might not immediately think of the homely hagfish. Eel-shaped with tentacles and a protruding mouth, the primitive marine ...

With "Stranger Things" finally over following its emotional series finale, there is now room for another YA sci-fi show set in small-town Indiana to make a comeback. Is it time to revisit "Eerie, ...