2MM Bright Metallic Blue Ant Discovered in India Identified as New Species

Medicine & Technology Jun 04, 2024

A 2-millimeter metallic blue ant was discovered in Arunachal Pradesh's remote Siang Valley while researchers surveyed the area. Continue reading to learn the full story.

New Species of Miniaturized Snake Found Hidden in a Biodiversity Collection

Dec 24, 2020

Researchers report a newly-discovered miniaturized genus and species of the snake from a biodiversity collection, December 23.

Skin Fluoresence Gives New Tardigrade Species Protection From UV Light

Oct 15, 2020

Autofluorescence or skin protection against radiation is a unique feature of a few animal species. Indian scientists discover a new species of tardigrades, which can already survive extreme environments but also survive exposure to radiation that easily kills bacteria within minutes.

Deep Sea Exploration in the Galapagos Reveal New Species

Aug 18, 2020

An international team of marine scientists discovers 31 new invertebrate species in the deep waters of the Galapagos Islands. The discovery is a reminder of how much of the oceans are still left unexplored.

430 Million-Year-Old Ancient Fossil Uncovered Revealing Underwater "Cthulhu" with 45 Tentacles

Apr 10, 2019

Scientists have discovered a species of underwater creature that had 45 tentacles.

Scientists Thought it was just a Common Bird, Study Proves it is a New Species

Mar 30, 2019

For the past 100 years, the Cream-vented Bulbul were seen to have either red eyes or white eyes and was considered a trivial matter until now.

Port of Los Angeles Reveals a New Resident of the City—A Roly Poly Pillbug Species

May 19, 2015

On the mother of all class field trips, a new species of marine roly poly pillbug was discovered, Los Angeles researchers from the county Natural History Museum confirm. The discovery was made as an invertebrate zoology lab course from Loyola Marymount University taught by researcher Dean Pentcheff of the museum explored a small, dirty, rocky beach at the southernmost tip of the city-less than a mile from the busiest port in America.