Scientists are identifying more than 16,000 new species each year, and DNA tools could reveal billions more hiding.

A University of Arizona study finds scientists are discovering 16,000 new species annually - and DNA tools may reveal billions more.

“Living fossil” is often misused, but chitons really haven’t changed much in about 300 million years.

The semi-aquatic dinosaur, Spinosaurus mirabilis, was discovered by an international team of scientists working in Niger.

A single week in late October 2025 produced a wave of new species discoveries across five countries, all connected by camouflage strategies so effective that the animals evaded scientific detection ...

Scientists have discovered a newly identified marine fungus that can infect and kill toxic algae responsible for harmful ...

Even as some scientists search for signs of life beyond Earth, other researchers have been discovering new species on our own humble planet faster than ever before. From high up in the mountains to ...

The newest member of the Spinosaurus family measures over 40 feet long. Here is what we know about paleontology's latest ...

Growing neurons rely on chemical cues to find their targets, but new research shows that the brain’s physical properties help ...

Viruses typically aren’t considered ‘alive,’ as many core biological functions are outsourced to their potential hosts. But a newly discovered organism appears to straddle the line between virus and ...