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6 species that scientists got wrong
The definition of a species is surprisingly unsettled, and the classifications of some of the best-known animals have come under scrutiny.
AI is rapidly identifying new species. Can we trust the...
Artificial intelligence is revolutionizing the way scientists monitor wildlife and find new species, but how effective are these new...
What is a species?
To biologists, a "species" is the fundamental unit of categorization for life on Earth and a key tool for protecting living creatures.
'Ronaldo had been looking slightly fatter than usual':...
A captive Brazilian rainbow boa initially declared male by a vet gives birth to 14 snakelets in a rare case of parthenogenesis at...
20 of the best named animal species on Earth, from Boops...
From cave-dwelling creatures to weird-looking animals this countdown covers animals with the wittiest names.
Single molecule reverses signs of aging in muscles and...
A new study in mice and human cells suggests that a small molecule can help reverse signs of aging by extending telomeres and modulating...
NASA offers SpaceX $843 million to destroy the International...
The International Space Station is nearing the end of its operational life. Now NASA is developing a plan for SpaceX to destroy it.
Stunning 3D images show anatomy of 500 million-year-old...
Scientists used 3D imaging to reconstruct the anatomy of Cambrian trilobites discovered buried under layers of volcanic ash.