With rising sea levels and human development threatening wetlands, the effects of hurricanes could become even more devastating.
Marine biologists now know more about the world's deepest-diving mammal thanks to a new Duke study.
Studying the link between ancient and modern humans can be difficult, but one Duke professor approaches the problem from a unique angle.
The hogfish can not only change the color of its skin but is also contributing to changes in scientists' understanding of light sensory systems.
Forest elephants are massive animals that can weigh anywhere from two-and-a-half to seven tons. They have big ears, big feet and big tusks that money-seeking poachers will kill for.
Although many diseases infect the body and overpower the immune system with speed and sheer force, the dengue virus seems to take a different approach, according to new Duke research.
Researchers at Duke are looking into radioactive coal ash from China and its effects, particularly on water contamination.
Inside what was formerly Blue Express, you will not find sandwiches or pizza, but rather laser cutters, large tools and project tables.
