The furry bodies of UK bumblebees are specially adapted for cold weather - making heatwaves a struggle.
A lot of high school students load up on Advanced Placement courses to strengthen their college applications. But for many California students classified as English learners, access to even the basic college-preparatory courses required for admission to the state's public universities can remain...
When a local community gets involved in environmental monitoring, its efforts can build awareness of local environmental issues and provide more abundant data than scientists can collect on their own. But how does the quality of the data compare with readings taken by professionals?
The star also shares her thoughts on what actresses-turned-powerhouse-producers Mindy Kaling and Reese Witherspoon have in common.
How do microorganisms orient themselves to find the optimal habitat? Scientists have thoroughly investigated so-called magnetotactic bacteria, which use the Earth's magnetic field as a biological compass. Some eukaryotic single-celled organisms—that is, more complex organisms like ciliates, whi...
A new book, drawing on sources from inside the Justice Department, details how President Trump has radically altered the DOJ's procedures. New York Times Justice Department reporter Devlin Barrett, author of "The Department of Revenge," joins "The Takeout" to discuss.