An explorer and a glaciologist have embarked on a three-month mission to cross part of Antarctica on kite skis in search of ice that is 130,000 years old.

The Cetacean Translation Initiative (CETI) is using artificial intelligence to help understand sperm whale communications.

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STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — The Staten Island Herb Society will delve into the dark side of botanical history when it presents Ancient Poisons at its Oct. 27 meeting at the Biddle House in Tottenville.

In Chechnya, archaeologists have uncovered a 2,500-year-old tomb of the Alani people, offering a rare glimpse into their ancient nomadic culture. The untouched burial site, rich with artifacts, ...

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Scientists have deployed drones and are using photogrammetry to determine how climate change is impacting the health of whale populations. By collecting the measurements of whales, scientists are able ...