Illegal trafficking threatens the survival of hundreds of tarantula species, contributing to global losses in biodiversity.

A newly discovered prehistoric mammal may hold clues to how life survived the dinosaur-killing extinction. The tiny species, ...

The massive invertebrates may have been top predators, according to an analysis of their fossilized jaws. The work suggests ...

An illustration of what a woolly mammoth may have looked like. These giant mammals went extinct about 10,000 years ago.

A new study explores the shocking similarities between greater sac-winged bat pup vocalizations and human baby babble.

Deep within the brain, scientists have uncovered a hidden “switch” that may decide whether pain fades away—or lingers for ...

"Dogs at Chernobyl are now genetically distinct … thanks to years of exposure to ionizing radiation, study finds." ...

Malteser Berlin’s tours for people with dementia occur at the zoo, the Museum of Natural History, Britzer Garden and ...

Central Indiana is a world leader in life sciences innovation, but the region needs to develop a distinct brand and message ...

A little-known but valuable species found in Kentucky rivers is on a "pathway toward extinction" without federal intervention ...

Some much-needed relief may be on the way for beloved “flat-faced” dog breeds. After over 15 years of research, a team of ...

Some bees change color with the weather, reveals new research. Humidity can temporarily alter the shimmering hues of certain ...