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In his latest book, primatologist Frans de Waal asks the question, "What can the world of apes and monkeys teach us about gender, sex and biology?

NASA has called off its second launch attempt for its new moon rocket because of yet another fuel leak.

A new book is written from the witty, sharp, sometimes self-indulgent perspective of our Milky Way galaxy, detailing what it's like to look down on tiny planet Earth.

As sea levels rise and buildings by coasts are increasingly endangered, communities around the world are turning to the small but mighty oyster to help stabilize shorelines.

The Environmental Protection Agency said Friday it is designating some toxic industrial compounds used in cookware, carpets and firefighting foams as hazardous substances.

Sonja Michaluk has spent a decade working to preserve wetlands and species along the Princeton Ridge.

An app dedicated to promoting the squish and kill of the spotted lanterfly is waning in popularity in Pa., while gaining in states where the invasive species is newer.

Conservationists want the rare insect, which is threatened by vacation home development, added to the Endangered Species Act.

The new lab will help health officials learn more about variants that are circulating in the region.

A precarious stock market and record inflation have contributed to some companies hitting the pause button on their search for space in Philly.

After dealing with the aftermath of a supposed “heist,” the museum's recent financial troubles and internal strife are fueling further problems, including ongoing lawsuits.

A new study finds climate hazards aggravate 58% of known infection diseases in people.

For decades, PFAS (per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances) have tainted the water, air, and soil — in the Delaware Valley region and across the country.

Science is all about discovery — tackling the big questions that define our world, and hopefully our future. But some of these question ...

Joining places like Chicago, Boston, and Texas, Philadelphia is vying for the chance to house the headquarters of a new federal health research agency.