The World Health Organization has updated its list of most dangerous viruses and bacteria.

In an article published in the journal Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, researchers at the University of São Paulo's Luiz de Queiroz College of Agriculture (ESALQ-USP) in Brazil describe for the first time how strigolactones, plant hormones discovered several decades ago, control flowering and fruiting in the tomato (Solanum lycopersicum). The findings of their study point to a new opportunity for management of fruiting time and could have a significant impact on total yields for this crop.

In patterns that may sound familiar, long-term studies reveal what elderly deer, sheep and macaques are up to in their twilight years

The complete genome sequences enable inter-species comparisons.

Researchers realized hippos become airborne when they trot. They made the discovery watching footage that showed hippos fully lifting off the ground.

The Vancouver Aquarium has rescued a weeks-old sea otter pup that was found in critical condition. Rescue workers say they're cautiously optimistic the pup w...

MIT researchers developed a way to help people with amputation or paralysis regain limb control. Their optogenetic technique could offer more precise control over muscle contraction, along with a dramatic decrease in muscle fatigue.