The enamel that forms the outer layer of our teeth might seem like an unlikely place to find clues about evolution. But it ...

Prochlorococcus, a genus of bacteria that’s key to oxygen production in the ocean, tends to disappear when faced with marine ...

“The millipede genus Thyrophygus, (first described by) Pocock (in) 1894, is widely distributed across Thailand and Southeast Asia and currently comprises 67 recognized species, 46 of which are ...

Rabies is a well-known disease that causes fear and concern because once the symptoms start, it is inevitably fatal. The ...

If we count all the species that humans have described so far, it’s about 2 million. New species get added all the time – ...

Bermudensis, a newly discovered copepod, reveals Bermuda’s hidden cave biodiversity and the need for stronger habitat ...

With an increasing geographic footprint, it is important for clinicians to be able to find a treatment for coccidioidomycosis infections.

Mindy Weisberger's new book details the crafty worms, fungi, and other parasites that have learned to mind-control their ...

Puffins have a black body and a white chest, which is a recipe for blown highlights. Minimise this by always shooting in RAW to give yourself more latitude and possibly tweak the exposure compensation ...

When you look at this picture of a tiny dragon lizard camouflaged against its red, rocky outback habitat, it’s not hard to understand why no one had seen one in decades. Dr Jane Melville is an expert ...

A new genetically distinct bee species has been added to an already diverse group of bees, reflecting an important discovery.

Two 325-million-year-old ctenacanth shark fossils discovered in Mammoth Cave shed light on ancient marine ecosystems.