From DNA sequencing to fingerprint analysis, forensic scientists are using groundbreaking new tools to stop animal ...

The sinking of the U.S.S. Indianapolis is widely known as a shark story—but the truth is much more horrifying.

In a study published last month in the journal Ethology, researchers found that electric rays can scare away both tiger and white sharks by zapping them with powerful electric discharges. While ...

They’re as bright as fireflies, but far harder to find. Still, experts say it’s worth seeking a glimpse of these stunning ...

From a homely harbourside B&B to a clifftop converted palazzo, Italy’s most alluring coastline is home to some outstanding accommodation — there’s even a few bargains, if you know where to look.

Coral bleaching isn’t just an ocean crisis. Here’s how the global event endangers food security, local jobs—and the land ...

Must-read books The Nobel Prize–winning author John Steinbeck is perhaps Monterey Bay’s most famous writer, and his books, particularly Cannery Row and Sweet Thursday, paint a vivid picture of ...

In a new study Wooller led a group of researchers doing just that. Examining the tusk of a woolly mammoth that lived about 17,000 years ago, they uncovered details about its activities from birth ...

In some parts of the world they are revered and protected; in other places they are captured and eaten for dinner. One thing is certain: They’re everywhere.

By April 1941, the United States signed a “Defense of Greenland” agreement with the Danish ambassador, which granted the U.S. the right to build and access military bases on the island. The ...

A woman's face as it ages from 20, left, to 65, right, as predicted by Han’s model. Han's research indicates that accelerated facial aging is an indicator of systemic inflammation, and is ...