Recordings from a decades-long research project in Florida are helping scientists decode the complexity of dolphin whistles.

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Nearly every modern kitchen has a microwave oven. Since the first domestic Radar Range microwave was introduced 1967, people around the world have been heating up their leftovers, popping their ...

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The sound designer behind “Project Hail Mary” and 2014’s “Godzilla” uses his background in biology to bring characters to ...

Researchers are investigating whether GLP-1 drugs could be used to treat addiction disorders, following patient reports of reduced cravings.

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As spring gardens sprout, we're digging into the basics of composting, and how to get started no matter where you are.

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