Biology

Every culture, workplace, group, and family has its norms — its standards, the way things are done. Norms govern everything from relati ...

Dog crating has become a normal part of pet ownership. But how did the idea that dogs see them as dens get started and where's the science? How long is too long in a crate?

Lobstermen and conservationists are finding common ground with ropeless fishing gear, but time is running out.

Bird numbers in North America are down 30% from 1970. We look at what's behind the declines, what species have been hardest hit, and how to make your yard bird-friendly.

Lab-grown meat for dogs and cats might be on the market before lab-grown meat for humans.

Scientist. Farmer. Feminist. Leader. Alpha male. Veteran. African-American. Hindu. Identity isn’t just about who we think we are — it ...

Coloring is a complex chemical reaction, a sophisticated organic synthesis, that takes place in each strand on the top of your head.

How emerging microbiome science is pointing the way toward an innovative approach.

You know when you get butterflies in your stomach? Or your gut clenches with fear? Or the way a gory movie can fill you with nausea? Thos ...

You’re finishing your workout when a strange sadness suddenly takes hold. Researchers say these experiences challenge classic understandings of emotion.

Some middle and high schools in the area are starting their school days later, which experts say will result in healthier, less troublemaking students.

We return to our episode about the spotted lanternfly, with an update on how the "great hitchhiker" has spread over the summer and the tools being used to combat it.

You know what they say — all work and no play makes Jack a dull boy. And science seems to confirm that statement, with findings that pl ...

It wasn’t until a few years ago that researchers defined what really counts, to animals, as play.

Globally, antibiotic-resistant bacteria are becoming an increasing problem. The Wistar Institute convened researchers to discuss alternative treatments.