“Shark teeth, despite being composed of highly mineralized phosphates, are still vulnerable to corrosion under future ocean ...

The ocean is home to some of the most awe-inspiring creatures on Earth, many of which dwarf anything found on land. From massive whales to elusive deep-sea dwellers, these giants of the sea ...

The next time you don’t want to go to the dentist, just be glad you’re not growing teeth from a structure on your forehead. That’s an everyday reality for spotted ratfish, according to a new study.

Researchers have developed a novel application of histological staining to screen for ancient proteins in situ—within the ...

Medieval artists didn’t always have firsthand experience with the animals they painted, and nowhere is that more obvious than ...

If you're planning a trip to Redwood National Forest, these are the animal species you're most likely to encounter ...

This book is termed an “easy reader,” but in truth, it is poetry. Lobel’s introduction to his beloved woodland pair, whose ...

In a 1970 National Geographic feature, paleoanthropologist Richard Leakey—son of Louis and Mary Leakey—recounted his ...

Middle-earth is full of fantasy and wonder but it can also be a terrifying place, especially with these menacing monsters.