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Winemakers in some of Italy's most prominent regions are adapting to climate change to protect the quality of their world-famous wines.

Pitcher plants have evolved independently on three different continents. But new research shows they use many of the same tools to catch and eat their prey.

Bloomington-Normal is not a bad place to be if you are a bird. That's according to a study done by Illinois Wesleyan University biologist Given Harper.

Piel Island is made up of 50 acres a half-mile off England's northwestern coast, home to wildlife, castle ruins and a centuries-old pub. It's looking for a new landlord, who will also be crowned king.

The largest bacteria known to science have been discovered in the Caribbean. They're visible to the naked eye and surprisingly complex.

A team of elite mountain climbers undertakes a grueling trek across Tibet's Chang Tang Plateau. Their goal? To find and protect a rare animal's birthing ground. NPR's Alex Chadwick tells their story. Trace their journey through expedition photos and video.

Protests spread across Iran this past week after a young woman died in the custody of the so-called morality police. The government is planning to use the military to control the protests.

Toxic metal can be harmful to developing brains. New lead targets are part of a broad FDA imitative to reduce children's exposure to the lowest levels possible.

China says it wants no trade war. But it could retaliate, imposing tariffs on exports from the constituencies of U.S. politicians who support punishing China, ahead of midterm elections.

Earlier this month, the government websites that hosted the authoritative, peer-reviewed national climate assessments went dark. Officials say they're only obligated to give the reports to Congress.