The other morning, it was just cool enough to put on a jacket for the first time this “year.” Yes, that sounds strange to me, too. I suppose every profession has a different start to their “year” — ...

Devising better cooling materials has become a pressing issue as the climate warms, and some scientists are turning to nature for ideas. Small creatures with low body mass, such as insects, have to ...

(CNN) — Challenging times are ahead for smaller, lighter-colored butterflies as Earth’s climate continues to warm, a new study has found. Unlike their relatives with larger wings and darker colors, ...

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