Biodiversity

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?”

For the first time, scientists have built a detailed atlas of a zebrafish’s nerve cells.