Taking photos of slime mould is not a simple process, although technology has made it much easier in recent years. Barry ...

Scientists are identifying new species at an unprecedented pace, according to fresh research from the University of Arizona.

Wildlife officials in the U.S. and Canada report cases of chronic wasting diseases where it hasn't been detected before.

Scientists trace an ancient microbe, Asgard archaea, that gave rise to humans, animals, and plants more than 2 billion years ...

The fungal species Candida auris is spreading across the globe, and gaining in virulence, according to a new review by a ...

The world still holds its secrets. Hidden under wet rocks, in the ocean’s twilight crevices, and in the minutiae of the ...

Each fall, nuts and leaves from the trees would blanket forest floors with nutrients. Rich in calories, vitamin C, and ...

Wood-destroying fungi can be beneficial when it breaks down dead wood because it makes nutrients available through the decomposition process. If you come across a fallen tree in its natural ...

Cane toads, aka bufo toads, in Florida secrete a toxin that can harm or even kill animals that lick, bite or eat them, ...

New species are being discovered at a faster rate than ever—more than 16,000 every year—and the trend shows no sign of ...

New species are being discovered faster than ever before — at a rate of more than 16,000 every year, suggests a new study.