A recent Trump executive order defines sex based on gamete size. But the order oversimplifies genetics, hormones and reproductive biology.

Named for David Attenborough, this fungus forces spiders away from their webs before sprouting from their bodies.

This medicinal plant was so coveted, it was worth its weight in gold. But this ultimately brought its downfall.

Jumping spiders—one of the largest spider families—get their name from the extraordinary jumps they make to hunt prey, to ...

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Scientists published a full genetic sequence of the genes that make some white campions male, and hope their work could ...

Nut trees make great additions to your yard - and your kitchen - but which are worth growing, and which should you avoid? Let ...

The president put out a sweeping order on his first day in office last month that called for the federal government to define sex as only male or female and for that to be reflected on official ...

Oh what a tangled web we weave when the multiverse becomes part of Spider-Man canon. The Spider-Man film franchise started simply enough, with 2002’s “Spider-Man.” Fast forward 20 years and ...

Close-up Photographer of the Year is open to all. The annual competition delivers another stunning selection of images from wildlife to fungi and underwater subjects to microphotography ...

There's a lot to love about Chlorophytum comosum, more popularly known as the spider plant. This charming member of the asparagus family is a forgiving choice for those new to houseplants.