Biodiversity

Younger individuals are developing colorectal cancer earlier in life compared to older generations, and scientists don’t know why.

The round little pads on cats’ paws are more than just cute — they’re a feat of evolution that serve many important functions.

“Seeds: Containers of a World to Come” features the work of 10 artists from around the globe. Each work looks at the relationship between plants, humans and land.

To conduct a comprehensive analysis of what makes up wildfire smoke plumes, Rajan Chakrabarty’s team spent 45 days in wildfire locations in the western United States where they sampled gaseous smoke and aerosol species and analyzed their chemical and optical properties.

Rising temperatures and heaps of remaining snow and ice create the perfect growing conditions for a pesky allergen.

The “passeggiata” is a simple tradition with a multitude of benefits for your well-being.

The genetic reason of their fur color has baffled scientists for decades.

Researchers are studying dark brown carbon deposition from wildfires which can accelerate the snow melting process of midlatitude glaciers. The new research could go a long way ensuring accurate climate models and measurements.

Joe Corbo, a biologist at WashU, comments on the brilliance of birds’ colors.

Suzanne Renner, a professor of biology at WashU, answers the question “Does a changing climate impact the timing of when the leaves change colors and how vibrant fall foliage can become?”