New whale research is changing how scientists think about intelligence in the ocean. Studies of sperm whales and humpback whales show rich communication, social learning, tool use and coordinated care. Researchers still cannot translate whale sounds into human language, but th...

The global food system is feeding billions of people, but recent shocks show how fragile it remains. Conflict, climate extremes, high input costs and disrupted trade routes are putting pressure on prices and supplies. Recent assessments show hundreds of millions of people are ...