Fossil tracks from 545 million years ago suggest complex life forms were already crawling around before the Cambrian explosion began, hinting that evolution’s greatest leap may have started much ...

A fossil misidentified for over a century is now reshaping what scientists know about how life first made the leap from sea ...

CT scans of Cretaceous fossils reveal seven ancient worm species that bored into marine bones and shaped deep-sea ecosystems.

Prepare to be amazed as we dive into the world of Minecraft with an exciting battle: Iron Golem vs. various food substances! Witness the satisfying fluid and cloth animations that bring these ...

Animals are great companions and, in some cases, amazing lifesavers. Every one of these tales proves they instinctively race in when danger calls. Here are 18 heart-stopping animal rescues that ...

Among them were lungfish—an ancient group of lobe-finned fish that are closely related to the first animals that eventually walked on land.

Some of these pieces eventually fell to Earth, raising global concerns about the creation of space debris and its potential dangers. This event highlighted the need for international cooperation and ...

Animal species that live in environments as harsh as the Antarctic have many incredible adaptations to help them survive. Emperor penguins (Aptenodytes forsteri) are a leading example. These resilient ...

Low environmental standards helped China become the world’s low-cost producer of rare earths, but Beijing was also focused on helping the industry.

An artificial lake of sludge, partly covered with water, was created in Baotou, China, from the waste from rare earth and iron ore processing. It was built without a liner to prevent its contents ...