A solitary sunfish at an aquarium in Japan appeared unwell for days after the facility closed for renovations.

While there might not be as many freshwater species, Northern Arizona University researchers say it would still hurt areas like the Colorado River.

The ape-like human ancestor Australopithecus—perhaps best known from the iconic fossil ‘Lucy’—might not have had much meat on ...

Your body provides many signs when it needs rest, including dark circles, muscle aches, and skin blemishes. Here’s how to ...

Mizinga Village, located about 75 kilometres south of Machinga Boma, is a stunning paradox. To the west lies Lake Chilwa, teeming with fish, a vital source of food and income for the community. The ...

and other plastics are ending up in the fish people eat, according to new research conducted by Portland State University (PSU). The study highlights the need for strategies and technologies to curb ...

In addition, the content and accumulation level of heavy metals in benthic organisms was significantly higher than that in fish. Human health risk assessments showed that the heavy ... of heavy metals ...

The benefits of the omnipresent material are clear: It's cheap to create, versatile, lightweight, and can protect our food from the elements. But the health impacts of living in a world full of ...

A tiny fish is helping scientists understand how the anesthetic drug ketamine relieves depression. NPR's Jon Hamilton reports on research showing how ketamine altered the brain of a zebrafish.