In the arid shale beds of western India, scientists have uncovered a remarkable fossil that tells the story of a prehistoric ...

When most people think of snakes, their minds often jump to images of venomous, fearsome creatures lurking in the wild. While some snakes are indeed dangerous, the world of serpents also contains some ...

The researchers looked at two closely related trees: the sugar maple — whose leaf adorns the Canadian flag — and the black ...

Most people think they don’t get enough sleep, but compared to the animal kingdom, we’re wide awake. Some species spend nearly an entire day doing absolutely nothing, all for good reason.

Klaus Lackner and Carbon Collect, a private company, developed a prototype for an "artificial tree" designed to passively remove carbon dioxide from the air. Carbon Collect claimed a single ...