When we think of evolution, we think of slow, gradual changes in animal and plant species over millions, perhaps even ...

New research is shaking up our understanding of evolution by revealing that some species may not evolve gradually at all. Instead, scientists discovered that certain marine worms experienced an ...

“It may be doubted,” Darwin wrote, “if there are any other animals which have played such an important part in the history of ...

Uncover the mysterious tale of "To Kill The Sacred Worm" and the intriguing story behind it. From ancient rituals to modern-day interpretations, explore what makes this story so captivating and ...

A giant, strong-jawed salamander once tunneled through ancient Tennessee soil. And thanks to a fossil unearthed near East ...

Fossils show that velvet worms have not changed much since they diverged from their ancient relative about 540 million years ago. This means Onycophorans have been living on Earth ever since what ...

Sea anemones may hold the key to the ancient origins of body symmetry. A study from the University of Vienna shows they use a ...

From peaches and lentils to your favourite herb, ancient Mediterranean doctors had strong opinions about what you should (and ...

A rare whale tooth unearthed at a Copper Age “mega village” in Spain has shed light on the artistry of Iberian people who ...

The ancient Greeks on Crete may have cheated the Romans by exporting "knock-off" versions of their highly prized raisin wine.

From Billy the Bookworm to Browser the Library Lion, we learn about the history and characteristics of Milwaukee Public Library's Summer Reading Program mascots.