The IUCN Species Survival Commission has published a Position Statement on the vital role of biological collections in biodiversity conservation: a formal acknowledgement that natural history museums,...

The inquiry was closed last year because senior bureau officials questioned the veracity of a campaign donor’s account, according to current and former officials.

A small, spotted tiger cat from Bolivia may just be the beginning of a wave of new small cat species.

Leah Stokes on voting for climate, where policy failed, and the Carbon Wave Calculator This week I’m excited to be handing this newsletter o

CBO assesses the Department of Defense's costs for the current armed conflict against Iran, as well as the conflict's economic and budgetary effects.

Polymath ecologist whose research and textbooks integrating ecology and evolution have inspired generations of students.

Sign the SUFS Petition to demand Congress pass emergency legislation to stop Hegseth from stealing NIH research budgets to build bombs instead.

The story of a legend at the crossroads of America’s culture wars.

Some comments on a proposed OMB research rule have been mysteriously removed from a public-facing government webpage.

For decades, four species of invasive carp have been working their way toward the Great Lakes. On their way, they’ve left a trail of decimated native fish populations and injured boaters.

The long-delayed 12 solicitations only cover some disciplines—and promise to give them much less money

Global warming appears to have shifted into a faster gear. After removing the effects of El Niño, volcanic eruptions, and solar cycles, researchers found that the planet has warmed at roughly 0.35°C p...

Republicans passed more than $1 trillion for the Pentagon alongside a budget blueprint that would let them bypass Democrats to unlock new funds for the Iran war and Trump's election overhaul bill.

Scientifically informed decision-making for environmental management requires scientists to present research clearly and translate knowledge to a diversity of audiences. Yet, many scientists do not re...

Department: Special Instructions to Applicants: To ensure full consideration, applications must be received by 10/1/26. Applications will continue to be accepted after the full consideration date, unt...

Japan's media speaks up on climate, failing infrastructure, and heat-proofing your home People often assume that talking about climate chang

Matthew M. Wielicki will now oversee the nation’s flagship report on the climate.

Proposed in late May, the rule would give political appointees unprecedented control over federal grants for research, education and infrastructure.