Every so often, unseasonably mild weather will rouse butterflies from hibernation earlier than usual in the Inland Northwest. But in January? That’s plain extraordinary. Yet this is just what’s ...

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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