With the weather warming up, it's time to bring out those grills and dust them off. The season of barbecue is upon us. While most people will gravitate toward the more traditional grilling proteins -- ...

A protective mucous cocoon surrounds this parrotfish as it sleeps in Australia's Great Barrier Reef. This layer of protection helps fend off predators so parrotfish can get a good night's rest.

The food we grow up with says a lot about our heritage and community. Researchers are on a mission to connect people to local fishers — and introduce more Americans to a more diverse array of seafood.

Scientists have discovered the strongest evidence yet that healthy vertebrates can have brain microbiomes. Samuel Velasco / Quanta Magazine The original version of this story appeared in Quanta ...