Biology
These Spiders Hunt in Packs to Catch Prey Hundreds of Times Their Size
New research reveals how some arachnids use a coordinated stop-and-start approach to find a meal
New Rainbow-Colored, Deep-Sea Fish Officially Described by Scientists in the Maldives
The new-to-science species was named after roses, the Maldivian national flower
Before Seeing 'Turning Red,' Learn These Amazing Red Panda Facts
Delight your friends with these eight surprising details about the furry creatures
How Much Medieval Literature Has Been Lost Over the Centuries?
A new analysis suggests that just 9 percent of manuscripts produced in Europe during the Middle Ages survive today
Largest Jurassic Pterosaur on Record Unearthed in Scotland
The giant flying reptile had an eight-foot wingspan and lived around 170 million years ago
Scientists Propose the Creation of a Global Aquatic Sound Library
The first-ever international audio collection of aquatic ecosystems would aim to uncover unidentified fish species, discover regional dialects and more
Lichens Are in an Evolutionary Race Against Climate Change
The symbiotic organisms could need more than a million years to adapt to just 1 degree Celsius of warming, a new study suggests
New Tools May Help Diagnose Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders
If conditions stemming from exposure to alcohol in-utero can be better identified, then scientists can more effectively research treatments
Judge Restores Federal Protections for Gray Wolves in 44 States
The move is heralded as a conservation success but faces criticism from hunters and ranchers
Scientists Build an Artificial Fish That Swims on Its Own Using Human Heart Cells
The experiment could advance pacemaker technology and bring science closer to developing artificial hearts for people
Discovery of Omicron in New York Deer Raises Concern Over Possible New Variants
White-tailed deer could become a reservoir for Covid-19, putting people and animals at risk
Who Would Win in a Real-World Battle: A Bengal Tiger or a Ram?
The big cats are stealthy predators, but the mountain-climbing ungulates are agile defenders
New Antarctic Penguin Colonies Discovered Farther South Than Normal
As the climate warms, gentoo penguins are expanding to habitats that were previously too icy for them to raise chicks
Humans' Sense of Smell May Be Worse Than Our Primate Ancestors'
The recent study also identified two new scent receptors for musk and body odor
Scientists Witness Orcas Kill Blue Whale for the First Time
A series of filmed attacks confirm that killer whales will attack the biggest animals on Earth
Frogs Can Regrow Lost Legs in the Lab. Now, Researchers Say Human Limb Regeneration Could Happen 'in Our Lifetime'
A 24-hour treatment using a five-drug cocktail kickstarted a yearlong regrowth process in the amphibians
A Hippo's Response to an Unknown Caller? A Blast of Poop and a Rowdy Holler
The lumbering animals respond calmly to their grunting and groaning friends, but a stranger's voice often prompted a loud, filthy territorial response
Nearly 70,000 Invasive Green Crabs Were Captured in Washington State Last Fall
State government officials took emergency actions this month to eradicate the non-native species
With Fewer Animals to Move Their Seeds, Plants Are Stuck in Threatened Habitats
For many types of vegetation, the only way to migrate to a more favorable range is through the guts of mammals and birds
Scientists Discover How Whales Eat Without Choking on Water
An 'oral plug' of muscle and fat could help keep water out of the whales' lungs
Page 10 of 83