Japan’s army announced Tuesday that it conducted a missile test for the first time on Japanese territory. The test-firing of the Type-88 surface-to-ship short range missile was ...

Tiny, translucent and no longer than a finger, juvenile European eels, also known as glass eels, might not look like much.

and Indonesia on the hunt for rare orchids, rhododendrons, and tulips. He hatched the expedition plan after hearing about the mysterious animal while scouring West Papuan mountains for ...

The anemone, named Discoactis tritentaculata, or “umi-no-Fujisan,” which translates to “Mount Fuji of the ocean” in Japanese, is small, measuring just over half an inch in height, researchers said.

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At least two people remained missing in the state's northern panhandle after torrential downpours tore through the region ...

U.S. President Donald Trump wants China to lift restrictions on exporting rare earths and other critical minerals that ...

If you love spotting rare animals in the wild, national parks offer the perfect front-row seat to nature’s greatest show. But some places stand out, not just for the number of species, but for ...

Hybridized in 1948, these uncommon flowers command higher prices than traditional varieties due to their cross-pollination challenges and distinctive coloration.

Our preview of The Wild Ones, Apple TV+’s new nature series that captures rare animal encounters across six countries using cutting-edge tech.

Why rare beetles are being smuggled to Japan at an alarming rate. Big-horned rhinoceros beetles, taken from Bolivia, are ending up in Japan's illegal pet trade—and in beetle wrestling matches.

Japan, US Start Tariff Talks Amid Reports on Cars, Rare Earths. Japan and the US have begun the latest round of trade negotiations, with media reports suggesting Tokyo’s delegation is trying to win a ...