Even though silicon-based organisms have not yet been found on Earth, silicon plays an important role in many existing life ...

We believe that if people know more about the world’s creatures they will better care for them. That’s why we add new animals for you to discover – each and every day! Learn about any animal using the ...

The baby wombat grabbed by an influencer in Australia row… in 60 seconds Staff at Mablethorpe Wildlife Centre say Emma was one of the oldest emus in the world. The lynx kitten could be released ...

NASA is preparing to 3D print lunar habitats, using advanced robotic construction and lunar soil to build structures that can withstand the Moon’s harsh environment. Instead of launching construction ...

"It's always fantastic to see the wide range of entries in the Macarthur Nature Photography Competition, showcasing the amazing array of plants and animals we have in Macarthur," Cr Lound said.

The ever-growing field of animal healing called zoopharmacognosy refers to behaviors animals use to medicate themselves or their relatives by ingesting or topically applying plants, soils ...

LUCA, short for Last Universal Common Ancestor, is believed to be the single-celled organism from which all life on Earth descended. Estimated to have existed around 4.2 billion years ago, LUCA is ...

Animals' unique abilities to predict natural disasters have amazed scientists for centuries. Dogs, elephants, fish, toads, cats, birds, cows, and snakes show unusual behaviors before earthquakes ...

“Early Mars has historically been thought of as either ‘cold and dry’ or ‘warm and wet,’” says Alberto Fairén, an astrobiologist at the Center for Astrobiology in Madrid and at ...

Are there any animals with mental disabilities? – Adria G. Max was a fun-loving Labrador retriever who enjoyed going for car rides and greeting clients at his owner’s office. But around age 16 ...

Throughout human history, animals have played crucial roles in healing, both physically and emotionally. Some animals inspire groundbreaking medical research, while others provide therapeutic ...

Chris Impey is a professor of Astronomy at the University of Arizona who has written books on cosmology, astrobiology and the future of space travel, and articles about science policy.