A bizarre fossil called Prototaxites, which was the largest life-form on land 400 million years ago, may have been a ...

"Our results show that it's not enough." Officials issue warning after observing 'concerning' change in tiny creature: 'New risks emerging' first appeared on The Cool Down.

Despite decades of independent progress in population ecology and movement ecology, researchers have lacked a theoretical ...

The findings indicate that bonobos—or at least that Kanzi had—have the capacity to imagine, says Christopher Krupenye, an ...

Using the fossil record and modern cold-blooded critters, paleontologist Kelsey Jenkins recreates the hearing capabilities of ...

Explore this North Carolina science museum where interactive exhibits, dinosaurs, and hands-on fun make learning an adventure ...

Imagine that you’re taking an evening stroll in the woods. All of a sudden, you spot a flash of color and two glowing eyes.

Dinosaur skeletons often dominate museum halls, from the towering Tyrannosaurus rex known as Sue in Chicago to Sophie the Stegosaurus in London. These fossils shape how you picture dinosaurs.

After reviewing recent genetic, morphological, and biogeographic studies on giraffes, scientists have now split the single ...

Many mammal populations in European and North American zoos are aging—a trend that jeopardizes the long-term viability of so-called reserve populations and, with it, a core mission of modern zoos in ...

A recent study suggests that late M-stars, despite their abundance in the galaxy and potential for hosting detectable Earth-like planets, are unlikely to support the emergence of complex animal life.

It's that time of year again – and my personal favorite corner of science to look back on – when we recap the many fascinating discoveries in the plant and animal kingdom that made headlines in 2025.