Vampires are a popular topic online. Every time the word comes up, it grabs attention. But outside movies and stories, ...

A tiny worm turns static electricity into a powerful weapon, launching itself through the air to catch flying prey.

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Each year Jon Allen, an associate professor of marine biology at William & Mary, gingerly removes the anemones and brittle ...

Researchers have discovered a new species in the Great Salt Lake, offering scientists a new tool for monitoring environmental ...

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There’s nothing like that first spring salad you’ve been babying for weeks. And there’s nothing like walking out one damp ...

Although most of the desert remains elusive and mysterious, scientists have a basic understanding of the organisms that ...

When midwinter fishing slows down, trout stay aggressive. Learn where to find them and the best lures to catch trout through ...

Five new animal species that camouflage themselves as excrement or bark reveal some of what still remains hidden in the world ...

Scientists have identified a brand-new species of worm living in the Great Salt Lake, marking only the third known animal ...