Alien-like Comb Jellies have a Neurological System Unlike Any Other
Strange creatures that resemble comb jellies known as ctenophores push themselves through the water using microscopic hairs called cilia. They are a mysterious group whose…
Plants and Animals
The 52 Million-year-Oldest Bat Skeleton Discovered is a New Species
The oldest bat skeleton ever discovered was uncovered in Wyoming, US, and it belongs to a brand-new species to science. It is estimated to be…
As Time Passed, Woolly Mammoths Got Fluffier and Had Smaller Ears
Few extinct animals are more recognizable than the woolly mammoth. These enormous, shaggy-haired creatures roamed the steppes of North America and Eurasia, occasionally engaging in…
Extremely Rare Deep-Sea Sighting Of A Massive Bigfin Squid
The amazing new film from the depths of the Atlantic Ocean depicts a bigfin squid sighting, a mollusk that is seldom observed and is distinguished…
For the First Time, a Giant Dinosaur is on Display in Europe
One of the largest creatures to have ever walked the Earth is about to make its appearance in the prestigious corridors of London’s Natural History…
Solve the Paradox of how Animals Evolved with Bright Colors Without Being Eaten
The evolution of bright colors in animals is a fascinating area of study, and there are a few different explanations for how these animals can…
The Battle to Rescue Dying Coral Reefs Now Involves Robots
TARYN FOSTER HAS A BELIEF If Australia can expedite efforts to save them, she may yet be able to save her fading coral reefs. For…
The Largest Penguin Fossil Ever Discovered was a Whopper, According to Scientists
Two new penguin species that inhabited (or waddled) the Earth more than 50 million years ago were discovered by a team of international scientists as…
Baby Giraffe Predicts Super Bowl Victory for the Kansas City Chiefs
The Kansas City Chiefs were the team that five-month-old Bakari decided upon after carefully considering his options, according to the zoo. After a short while,…
When Desert Sand Strikes Coral Reefs, Surprising Carbon Sinks are Produced
Coral reefs can be important carbon dioxide sinks, which is just another incentive to protect them, according to researchers investigating the Red Sea. Photosynthesis and…
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