The blue whale is the largest animal on the planet. It consumes enormous quantities of tiny, shrimp-like animals known as ...

A few fossilized body parts hinted at an enigmatic bird's close ties to waterfowl like ducks and geese. A newfound skull may bolster that idea.

Samples from asteroid Bennu have delivered insights into the origins of Earth’s water and the organic molecules that may have ...

However, you can still find bristlecone pines in Nevada. Here's a look at the oldest trees and animals on the planet and where to find them. Bristlecone pines grow in Nevada, California ...

A YouTuber has claimed that animals were left behind in an abandoned zoo after initial reports suggested they had been rescued and relocated. Back in 2020, Phuket Zoo in Thailand closed its doors ...

Copyright 2025 The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved. McGill University postdoctoral fellow Logan James, an affiliated researcher with the nonprofit Earth Species ...

The sperm whale, scientifically known as Physeter macrocephalus, is not only the largest of the toothed whales but also holds the remarkable distinction of being the loudest animal on Earth. These ...

Leaf insect blending in. Image by teptong via Depositphotos. Diatomaceous earth is a non-toxic powder made from fossilized microorganisms. It kills insects by dehydrating them. Sprinkle food-grade ...

A new way of measuring structures deep inside Earth has highlighted numerous previously ... climate change, animal behavior and paleontology. His recent work on the solar maximum won "best space ...

These swirls, known as von Kármán vortices, are formed when clouds get caught up in an airflow that has been disrupted by a tall landmass, most often above an ocean, according to NASA's Earth ...

Gnats will breed in wet soil. You may top the soil with a barrier (sand, diatomaceous earth or fine gravel) to prevent moisture build-up. Place your plants on a tray and water from the bottom to ...

Saltwater Crocodile: These massive reptiles are relentless predators. Saltwater crocodiles can grow up to 23 feet and are capable of taking down large mammals with their powerful jaws. Inland ...