Biology

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?

The monarch butterfly was categorized by scientists last week as endangered.

New cases of avian influenza haven’t been detected in Pa. for more than a month, but that doesn’t mean the threat to poultry and wild birds has passed.

The 180-foot-long Texas Star is the latest addition to a massive artificial reef system, joining hundreds of New York City subway cars and a Navy destroyer.

Not seen on the Delmarva peninsula in 27 years, the endangered Hessel’s Hairstreak butterfly reveals itself in a Delaware swamp.

Scientists say a fisherman caught a giant stingray that measured almost 13 feet from snout to tail in the Mekong River.

A New Jersey company says its test can screen embryos for a variety of diseases and health conditions, like heart disease, diabetes, or breast cancer.

Author Jude Stewart on smell, the least understood of our five senses. And, what we know so far about Covid-19 and loss of scent...some people aren't bouncing back.

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 decline in new specimens is especially noticeable in the study of mammals. One journal article called it a “perfect storm” for the field.

Writer Caleb Johnson visited E.O. Wilson in February of 2020, where he spoke to the late scientist about his views on biodiversity, conservation — and the end of life.