Study: Plastic bag bans reduce shoreline litter A study published in Science indicates that local and state bans on plastic bags effectively reduce plastic litter [...]

Orcas use kelp as massage tool for social bonding Researchers have observed orcas in the North Pacific using kelp as a tool to [...]

Butterflies' adaptation to climate change has limits (De Agostini Picture Library/Getty Images) Research on wall brown butterflies highlights how evolution helps butterflies adapt [...]

Researchers find thriving koala population with drones (B.s.p.i./Getty Images) Researchers have discovered a thriving population of more than 4,300 koalas near Newcastle, Australia, [...]

Study: Beetles in Mediterranean can see red flowers (Saher Qaddarah / 500px/Getty Images) Researchers have discovered that the beetle species Pygopleurus chrysonotus and [...]

Volcano found at Jezero Crater may alter Mars timeline Researchers have identified a volcano at Jezero Crater on Mars, potentially reshaping understanding of [...]

Study links screen time, mental health issues in kids (Peter Dazeley/Getty Images) A study published in Psychological Bulletin found a two-way association between screen time [...]

Axolotls reveal secrets of limb regeneration (Paul Starosta/Getty Images) Researchers have discovered that retinoic acid, a form of vitamin A found in acne [...]

Cyborg cockroaches could help with disaster response Researchers have developed a Bio-Intelligent Cyborg Insect, a cockroach fitted with a helmet that uses ultraviolet [...]