Wild black-footed ferret wearing a novel tracking collar peers out of a prairie dog burrow. Roshan Patel, Smithsonian’s National Zoo and Conservation Biology Institute.

A cloned black-footed ferret gave birth to two kits in June 2024. This is the first time a cloned animal from an endangered species has successfully reproduced. Researchers hope they can breed ...

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Thousands of mysterious mounds on Mars preserve layers of evidence pointing to ancient water on the red planet that likely sculpted the towering formations. More than 15,000 mounds jut skyward from ...

While you can adjust the thermostat to match your desired indoor temperature, the right bedding can be a far more energy-efficient means of keeping yourself warm throughout the night. The trick is to ...

When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. This artist’s visualisation of WASP-127b, a giant gas planet located about 520 light-years ...