A new study reveals that sharks aren't scared off by cities, but maybe they ought to be

Experts warn our space junk problem could trigger chain reactions grounding humans from space travel forever

Salon speaks to the filmmakers whose deep dive into our planet's waters is both a wake-up call and a vision of hope

A shocking study of the 2019-2020 Australian wildfires revealed their destructive trail extended to the ozone layer

Antonie Philips van Leeuwenhoek, the father of microbiology, was horrified by how sperm looked under the microscope

Shoppers, profits, growth: Why marketing-speak is bad for the planet.

A new study sheds light on the question of whether Mars ever supported life

In a historic referendum, Greek voters rejected a bailout tied to crippling austerity measures. Thank goodness!

Director Sam Pollard spoke to Salon about breaking the FBI myth and how the investigation relates to racism today

The newest entrant in the GOP primaries has said some crazy things. So have his opponents

Scientists discover birds, like humans, experience REM sleep, the stage of sleep associated with vivid dreams

I know that I am not a racist, but years later I still react automatically.

Two professors explain that a moral compass — which appraises right and wrong — is intrinsic to being human

Belgian philosopher of science Vinciane Despret spoke with Salon about her new book, "Living as a Bird"

A new study of rubble pile asteroids means we may have to rethink planetary defense strategies