Biology

The region’s warmer-than-usual winter, with an abundance of “growing degree” days, has led to plantlife being three weeks ahead of schedule.

Stockton professor and paleontologist Matthew Bonnan used the extra time he had during pandemic lockdown to create an album on the evolution of hearing.

At 30 years and 266 days and counting, Bobi, a purebred Rafeiro do Alentejo, has broken the century-old world record for oldest dog ever, according to Guinness World Records.

Several whales have been found washed ashore on the East Coast. Researchers think vessels are to blame.

One of the hottest tickets at this year's Society for Neuroscience meeting in San Diego was a session on psychedelic drugs.

Chagas disease can lead to heart failure and damage to the esophagus and gastrointestinal tract. Roughly 20-30% of those who contract Chagas may be at risk of dying from it.

Fallen leaves make great natural fertilizer and offer a place for insects to spend the winter.

As the climate changes and brings more risks to the traditional farming schedule, farmers are looking for ways to make sure their crops survive.

This American chestnut was discovered by chance when a hunter recognized it. The Delaware Nature Society led its first expedition to the rare tree.

The Philadelphia-based poison control center recorded a slight uptick in mushroom poisoning cases, including at least one that caused organ failure.

The Mutter Museum and the Rosenbach Library and Museum collaborate on the anniversary of Bram Stoker’s undead creation.

In her new book, dog researcher Alexandra Horowitz 'keeps a lens on the puppy’s point of view, how they see and smell the world, make meaning of it, and become independent.'

Around the world, at dawn, something magical happens. As the sun rises, nature seems to wake up, and different species break into a choru ...

The University of Delaware will get $8 million in federal funding to invest in biomanufacturing efforts and expand its life sciences workforce.

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?