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Newly discovered asteroid larger than the Great Pyramid...
On Saturday (June 29), an asteroid larger than the Great Pyramid of Giza will fly past Earth at about three-quarters the distance...
Antikythera mechanism, world's oldest computer, followed...
Researchers previously thought the calendar ring on the Antikythera mechanism tracked the ancient Egyptian calendar, but new research...
What defines a species? Inside the fierce debate that's...
The question of what defines a species has vexed scientists across the ages, particularly in conservation, where decisions require...
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.
