Researchers have identified a surprising new species in the ocean’s midnight zone: a luminous sea slug named Bathydevius caudactylus. Roughly the size of an apple, this glowing mollusk defies expectations for its kind….
A team of biologists from The University of Texas at Arlington has identified a new species of tiny lizard in the Paria Peninsula of northeastern Venezuela. The discovery, set to be published in…
Fathiya Khamis, International Centre of Insect Physiology and Ecology There’s been an exciting new discovery in the fight against plastic pollution: mealworm larvae that are capable of consuming polystyrene. They join the ranks…
A study published in PeerJ Life and Environment has significantly revised our comprehension of the evolutionary history of sea stars, specifically within the family Asteriidae. The research, titled “Phylogenetic and Taxonomic Revisions of…
The tokay gecko (Gekko gecko), known for its vibrant colors and distinct spots, may also possess a hidden sensory ability akin to a “sixth sense.” Recent research shows that these geckos can detect…
A Burmese python, an invasive species in the Everglades, was recently observed consuming a white-tailed deer (Odocoileus virginianus) weighing approximately 67% of its own body mass. This significant predatory event involved the python…
Extremely detailed images of a cannabis plant, spider eyes, and a mouse brain are among the notable winners of the 50th annual Nikon Small World Photomicrography Competition. A panel of judges selected 20…
A collaborative effort between cave divers and scientists has led to the discovery of a previously unknown assemblage of extinct monkey fossils located deep within the submerged passages of a Caribbean cave. This…
A new species of “ghost shark,” a rare type of fish that is difficult to observe due to its preference for habitats at great depths in the Pacific Ocean, has been identified by…
In a shocking incident, a 64-year-old woman was found alive after enduring a terrifying hours-long suffocation attack by a 4-meter-long python. Arrom Arunroj was washing dishes in her outdoor kitchen in Samut Prakan,…