Researchers sequenced the longest genome sequence of any animal from the Australian lungfish - descendants of the first fish that crawled out of the sea.
Archaeologists announced the discovery of a new treasure trove at Egypt's Saqqara Necropolis after finding 50 sarcophagi along with the funeral temple of Queen Naerit, the wife of King Teti.
Some beetles, like the burying beetles, in particular, are found to have been digging to hide scents of decomposing bounty to keep the rivals away and have something to feed their future offspring.
Joe, the racing pigeon, might be saved from the death penalty after authorities found that its leg tag did not come from the US -- which means it is fake.
Mount Semeru, Indonesia's highest volcano sitting on its most densely populated island of Java, has started spewing hot clouds on Saturday, January 16.
Migratory birds are both attracted and repelled by the light pollution in the cities. Researchers believe that cities can do something to help these migratory birds.