Scientists Find 'Lost' Echidna Species for the First Time in 60 Years
An expedition team in Indonesia spotted the elusive, egg-laying mammal, which is named after David Attenborough and had not been documented since 1961
This Desert Plant's Salty 'Sweat' Can Collect Water From the Air
The athel tamarisk's hydration trick could improve on human techniques to harvest water in dry environments, researchers say
Dense 'Super Fog' Causes Deadly Car Crashes in Louisiana
The thick haze lowers visibility to less than ten feet and forms when smoke from smoldering leaves, brush or trees mixes with moisture in cool air
Fossil Fuel Production on Track to Increase Despite Climate Promises, Report Finds
World governments are planning to produce 110 percent more coal, oil and gas in 2030 than is allowed under the Paris Agreement, U.N. says
Domestic Cats Could Breed Scottish Wildcats Out of Existence
Just a few decades of intermixing affected the DNA of all sampled modern wildcats, researchers say, suggesting the species may be "genomically extinct"
A Starfish 'Body' Is Just One Giant Head, Study Finds
Genes associated with the torso are largely absent in a species of starfish, upending how scientists perceive these creatures
Cats Make Nearly 300 Different Facial Expressions
From ear position to pupil size, a new study examines how felines express themselves while interacting with one another
Millions of Sterile Fruit Flies Will Soon Be Dropped on Los Angeles
The influx of insects is meant to combat the invasive medfly, after officials identified two of the produce-destroying creatures in the area
Earth Is Entering 'Uncharted Territory' Because of Climate Change, New Report Warns
Researchers found that 20 of 35 "planetary vital signs" are at record extremes, and they call for rapid action
Health Care Workers Are Burning Out, CDC Says
Depression, anxiety and harassment of health professionals have risen beyond crisis levels, per a new report from the agency
Hurricane Otis Slams Mexico in 'Nightmare Scenario' That Shocked Meteorologists
The storm rapidly intensified in just 24 hours before it hit Acapulco as a category 5, killing at least 27 people and destroying infrastructure
Cruise Passengers Win Lawsuit After Covid Outbreak on Ship in 2020
The Ruby Princess, which launched from Australia in the early days of the pandemic, was linked to 662 cases of Covid-19 and 28 deaths
Biologists Find 13 Freeze-Dried Mouse Mummies Atop Andean Volcanoes
These cold, arid and oxygen-poor summits are akin to conditions on Mars, prompting questions about how the rodents got there—and how they survived
This Worm-Like Amphibian Eats Its Mother's Skin to Get Microbes
Caecilians are the only known amphibians to pass microbes from one generation to the next, according to a new study
Eating Red Meat Is Linked to Type 2 Diabetes Risk, New Study Finds
Reducing daily intake of beef, lamb and pork could reduce your risk of developing the disease, researchers say
Bobi, the World's Oldest Dog, Dies at 31
The long-lived Portuguese canine broke two world records and captured the hearts of people around the world
Here’s How to Watch The Orionid Meteor Shower This Weekend
The celestial show will peak on the night of October 21 to 22, with around 23 meteors expected per hour
The World Has a New Hottest Pepper
Pepper X is three times spicier than the previous record-holder, the Carolina Reaper
This September Was the Earth’s Hottest on Record
The scorching month follows the hottest June, July and August in recorded human history
What to Know About California's New Law Banning Food Additives, Including Red Dye No. 3
Already prohibited in multiple countries for its potential harmful effects in humans, the colorant's future is now in serious doubt in the United States
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