And yet, that’s precisely what a new analysis has concluded. “Our study indicates that organisms with slender body profiles ...

Shell-rich rocks trace a mostly upward climb in ocean life, with each mass extinction slashing both diversity and biomass ...

A new study of ancient fossil trails pushes the origins of complex life deeper into Earth’s history, before the Cambrian Period began.

Stanford study shows ocean biomass has risen over 540 million years, linking biodiversity to long-term ecosystem health.

A groundbreaking study suggests that the famous Cambrian explosion—the dramatic burst of diverse animal life—might have actually started millions of years earlier than we thought. By analyzing ancient ...

In a first-of-its-kind study, Stanford researchers have measured how the abundance of ocean life has changed over the past ...

Natural fractures are critical factors that should be considered in shale reservoir evaluation, storage condition analysis, horizontal well design, and fracturing stimulation, which also play a ...

Dinosaurs ruled the Mesozoic, but Earth’s early ages - like the Ordovician and Silurian - belonged to stranger things. Think sea scorpions longer than humans and jelly-like organisms that left no ...

Dodge County Sheriff Dale Schmidt launched an investigation into the death of the dog after a woman claimed it was intentionally strangled with a leash. The case also drew widespread attention on ...

Calorie restriction can help animals live longer. What about humans? Research suggests that while cutting calories might help you lose weight and reduce risk of disease, it also carries health risks.

From poison ivy to chiggers and coyotes, here are the hazardous plants, insects and animals to watch out for — and what to do if you see them in Iowa.