Over generations, a small North American frog has learned how to survive in a world that's getting increasingly saltier. But ...

Ice cubes jangled in plastic cups of lemonade. Kids stomped around on splash pads. Air conditioners roared. Beach umbrellas kept the big, angry sun at bay. It was day one of a possibly record-breaking ...

Some harlequin frogs have lost their poison—and their ability to defend themselves. Scientists are on the case.

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Looking for spots to cool off during this brutal heat wave? The Frog Pond spray pool is now an option. The iconic Boston Common destination opened with a splash on Wednesday, as temps spiked into the ...

The common coquí frog is a small but iconic species in Puerto Rico. Their melodic “co-quí” call is a lullaby for people on ...

The United States might be turning 250 years old this weekend, but Yury Kozlov has other plans. The 39-year-old Massachusetts ...

We are at a critical time and supporting climate journalism is more important than ever. Science News and our parent organization, the Society for Science, need your help to strengthen environmental ...

Belonging to the insect family Lampyridae, which is very apt given the insect is certainly “lamp-like” for its luminescent ...

A Serbian proverb, 'Do not mix frogs with grandmas,' humorously cautions against illogical comparisons. This saying ...

All you ever needed to know about poison dart frogs, from why they're poisonous to where they live and what they eat ...

After a rainy day or night, it’s not uncommon for the air to cool down, remain a bit humid, and for wet conditions to persist ...