ENVIRONMENT & CLIMATEThe fossil discoveries helped paleontologists identify what could have been the largest marine reptile ever found. Read to learn more.
The water in the Dead Sea has an extremely salty nature due to its geographical features that allow ions to accumulate without being diluted. Read the article to learn more.
Tardigrades withstand ionizing radiation that would create other creatures by increasing the synthesis of DNA repair genes. Continue reading to learn more.
Despite being covered in ice, Antarctica receives very little precipitation, making it the largest desert in the world. Read the article to learn more.
The rat problem in New York City is so out of control that a lawmaker proposes giving birth control to millions of rodents. Find out more about it in this article.
A new study on dinosaur and mammal evolution challenges the long standing scientific principle called Bergmann’s rule. Find out more about it in this article.
Hundreds of Emperor Penguin chicks marched into a 50-foot ice cliff and began jumping to take their first swim. Continue reading to learn the details and watch the video.
The main food source of Africa's iconic flamingos is being threatened due to rising lake levels and may force these birds to move to unprotected areas. Read to learn more.
While scientific names are carefully selected by considering the distinct characteristics of a species, there are organisms which end up having strange nomenclature. Read the article to learn more.