Drastic declines in biodiversity due to human activities present risks to understanding animal behaviors such as tool use, according to new research. Shrinking animal populations make the study of ...

A team of scientists has created a new guide to advance standards for collecting and cataloging DNA from marine species, ...

Modern continental rocks carry chemical signatures from the very start of our planet's history, challenging current theories about plate tectonics.

Newly discovered fossils from the Himalayan foothills offer groundbreaking insights into the evolution of ancient carnivorous ...

The study also provides a new approach to solving one of the biggest enduring scientific mysteries: when did plate tectonics ...

Imagine the vast Atlantic Ocean, a mysterious and powerful body of water, hiding secrets far beneath its surface. Recently, researchers made an intriguing discovery: unusual ... Read more The post ...

The discovery of a 480-million-year-old sponge in China has revolutionized scientists’ understanding of early reef ecosystems ...

International scientists have uncovered the oldest known phosphatic stromatoporoid sponge, dating back approximately 480 ...

Fossils from China’s Turpan-Hami Basin reveal it was a rare land refuge during the end-Permian extinction, with fast ...

A green pit viper named after Salazar Slytherin from Harry Potter, an unfamiliar snake found in an Instagram post, and twelve ...

Building on a long history of successful collaboration, Washington University in St. Louis and the Missouri Botanical Garden ...