Scientists compared genomes from 154 animal species and found that land animals share genetic tricks for surviving outside ...

Animals from completely different branches of the tree of life, such as insects, worms and vertebrates, independently evolved ...

A newly discovered protein from Earth's toughest animal is inspiring breakthrough therapies for cancer and cardiovascular ...

Students enrolled in the SUNY Fulton Montgomery Community College Science and Technology Entry Program (STEP) got a chance to learn more about the chemicals in our waters. They visited to the ...

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent every weekday. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. Animals constantly adapt to their environments, but keeping up with ...

Lots of features can help an animal master the water: the shape of its body, its fur, a tail, feather-like arms, webbed feet, or even legs covered in tiny hairs. Many animals — and even some insects — ...

When you think of animals getting to play in water at an animal rescue or sanctuary, you probably think of one of those blue plastic pools, and each animal takes their 5-minute turn of lounging in it ...

The human capacity to learn exceeds that of any other animal. Indeed, our massive memories and impressive computing power are the engines of all that makes us different from other animals, rooted ...

More than 400,000 gallons of water has been provided to animals in remote areas across Arizona this summer, the Arizona Game and Fish Department has said. While 400,000 is the department's yearly ...

Amphibians are biological marvels, starting life in water before moving to land. The list highlights dual-habitat masters: Frogs, Salamanders, Crocodiles, Sea Turtles, and Beavers. One in five ...