Biology
Miraculous mRNA Vaccines are only the Beginning
No technology comes with its own built-in value system. The difference between any given technology being used for good or for ill is not the technology itself, but us.
World's Smallest Reptile Is a Chameleon About the Size of a Fingernail
Intriguingly, researchers found that males of the species have "quite large" genitalia relative to their tiny size.
Seal Escapes Killer Whale Attack by Climbing Rocks in Tense Video
"It was absolutely amazing to see something so dramatic and intense in person," said 27-year-old Haydn Thomason.
Biofluorescent Tasmanian Devil Shown Glowing in the Dark in Stunning Photo
Researchers say this is first known case of the phenomenon in the animals.
How Megalodon Sharks Grew Up to Become Apex Predators of the Sea
Megalodon was the largest shark ever to have lived, potentially growing up to around 60 feet in length.
These Male Spiders Tie Up Females Before Sex to Avoid Being Cannibalized
Scientists found that the males would first bite the females on the legs before mating.
Murder Hornets Found 100 Miles From Seattle As American Invasion Continues
Experts are concerned that the hornets could decimate honeybee hives on the continent.
Black Widow Spiders Feast on Males after Mating with Them and Liquefy Prey
Black widows are widely considered to be the most venomous spiders in North America and can live for up to three years,
Solitary Male Bottlenose Dolphin Killed 6 Harbor Porpoises, Scientists Say
Research into the attacks, which took place in the Baltic Sea over three months in 2016, is still ongoing.
These Tardigrades Have a Special Glow-in-the-Dark Shield
The animals contain a fluorescent substance which absorbs harmful ultraviolet radiation and emits harmless blue light.
Killer Whales Appear to Have Massacred 4 Bowheads in an Arctic Bay
The orcas appear to have targeted the bowhead tongues, a scientist analyzing pictures of the carcasses said.
This Weird Anatomical Feature Shows Humans Are Still Evolving
And researchers estimate that by 2100, most people will have it.
These Snakes Slice Open Toads and Eat Their Organs One-by-One While Alive
The reasons behind the snake's unusual feeding behavior remains something of a mystery.
'Exceptionally Rare' Mutant Diamondback Rattlesnake Discovered in Florida
Eastern diamondbacks grow to an average of 3 to 6 feet in length and can weigh up to 10 pounds, making them the longest and heaviest venomous snakes in North America.
Mother Lizard Filmed Attacking Venomous Snake That Was Trying to Eat Babies
Cunningham's skinks are highly unusual among lizards and reptiles given that they live in stable, social groups.
Shark Not Seen for Over 100 Years Rediscovered in 'Land of the Lost'
"I was shocked, absolutely shocked," wildlife biologist and broadcaster Forrest Galante said upon finding the shark.
Murder Hornets Could Spread Across U.S. and Establish Permanent Presence
Experts say that if the invasive hornets do become established in the United States, the biggest threat they pose is to honeybees.
Dinosaur With 'Crippling' Cancer in Advanced Stages Discovered in Canada
"Diagnosis of aggressive cancer like this in dinosaurs has been elusive," said researcher Mark Crowther.
Wasp Filmed Attacking Baby Bird and Eating Its Head
Researchers also found evidence to suggest wasps had killed a number of other nestlings in the area.
Cicadas Emerge After 17 Years Underground, Bringing Killer Wasps
Periodical cicadas spend the majority of their lives underground as "nymphs."
Mass Bee Death in Russia Sparks Investigation
Bee colonies around the world are facing several threats, including the use of pesticides, climate breakdown, and parasites.
I'm a Female Powerlifter. Women's Sports Are for Females.
We need to save women's sports by making sure only women can participate.
Bacteria That Feeds on Metal Accidentally Discovered by Scientists
The discovery could shed light on the mysterious formation of strange, metallic balls that have been documented on the seafloor across many parts of the world.
Tiny Ancestor of Dinosaurs and Pterosaurs Stood Just 4 Inches Tall
The reptile is an early member of the animal group Ornithodira to which both dinosaurs and pterosaurs belong.
World's Biggest Shark Has Teeth on Its Eyeballs, Scientists Discover
Researchers find their eyes are covered with "dermal denticles" that help protect these organs.
Mercury Pollution From Humans Has Reached Bottom of World's Deepest Trench
Mercury is a potent neurotoxin that can lead to neurological damage.
Mystery Bone Found in Chimp Hearts Has Never Before Been Seen in Primates
"The discovery of a new bone in a new species is a rare event, especially in chimps which have such similar anatomy to people," researcher Catrin Rutland said.
Mangrove Forests Won't Survive Future Sea-Level Rise Without Emission Cuts
Mangrove forests provide vital ecosystem services to humans, plants and animals across the globe.
Bald Eagle Nest Found in Cape Cod for First Time in Over a Century
The Massachusetts Division of Fisheries and Wildlife has seen a dramatic uptick in newly documented eagle nests this year.
Watch Last Known Footage of Extinct Tasmanian Tiger From 1935
Tasmanian tigers are among the largest carnivorous marsupials known to science.