Locating them took real physical effort. Scientists working in cave discover creatures straight out of mythology — here's ...

Because they rely on hosts for a majority of functions, viruses aren’t considered alive. But entities like this one complicate matters.

From polygamous tree toads to heavy stick bugs, this year’s extensive new species discoveries are changing the way we see our ...

The deep sea, a realm of perpetual darkness, crushing pressure, and cold temperatures, is home to some of the most unusual and mysterious creatures on Earth. Recent discoveries have unveiled a host of ...

The newly described mouse opossum was discovered at a surprisingly high altitude in the Andes. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works.

Scientists found an electric “knife”-like creature in a river of Colombia and discovered a new species, a study said and photos show. Photo from J. G. García-Melo via the American Society of ...

Scientists found a “strong”-armed creature with yellow fingertips on a mountain in China and discovered a new species, a study said. Photo from Guohua Yu via Wu, Pan, Chen, Ye, Yu and Zou (2025) On a ...