16-inch salamander once ruled Appalachia, new fossil reveals
A powerful, long-extinct salamander once roamed the ancient forests of Tennessee, and its recent discovery is helping scientists understand how the region became a...
Glowing fish reveal ancient secrets of the ocean
Some fish have a hidden superpower—they can glow in vibrant colors under certain kinds of light.
This natural glow, called biofluorescence, happens when an animal...
The Amazon’s light dilemma: Trees glow brighter when they’re in trouble
Amazon rainforest trees are constantly exposed to intense sunlight, especially in the upper canopy, where the tallest trees tower nearly 200 feet above the...
Dinosaur stomach fossil reveals Sauropods gobbled plants without chewing
A remarkable fossil discovery in Australia has given scientists the first-ever confirmed glimpse into what sauropod dinosaurs actually ate—and it turns out they weren’t...
Scientists uncover 10,000-mile survival trek across a post-apocalyptic Earth
New research suggests that some of the earliest ancestors of dinosaurs and crocodiles managed to migrate across vast, deadly regions of the Earth over...
How mushrooms could help build stronger, smarter materials
Mushrooms might hold the key to designing better materials—and researchers at Binghamton University are taking a close look.
By studying how mushrooms grow and handle...
Why bats rarely get cancer—and what that could mean for humans
Bats are full of surprises. Not only can they fly and live longer than most animals their size, but new research has revealed another...
Scientists discover 230 giant viruses that shape ocean life and threaten public health
In an exciting new discovery, scientists have identified 230 previously unknown giant viruses living in our oceans—some of which may influence marine food chains...
U.S. bee apocalypse? Scientists uncover cause behind massive hive loss
Scientists at the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) believe they have uncovered the cause behind a massive and alarming collapse of honey bee colonies...
Whales blow bubble rings at humans—and it might be a friendly hello
For the first time ever, scientists have documented humpback whales blowing perfect bubble rings during close and curious encounters with humans.
Much like someone blowing...