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Cape honey bees in South Africa reproduce without sex, and are even capable of producing female larvas that become queens. Researchers have pinpointed the gene …
Cape honey bees in South Africa reproduce without sex, and are even capable of producing female larvas that become queens. Researchers have pinpointed the gene …
Raptors were likely not pack hunters as depicted in movies like Jurassic Park, a new study suggests. Evidence to support the notion that raptors hunted …
Bright blue waves are rolling across California beaches after a bloom of phytoplankton floods the shores. The organisms, which appear red during the day, light …
Hydrogen-rich worlds may host life, according to a new research paper that shows microorganisms not accustomed to an atmosphere of hydrogen can survive and reproduce …
A new breed of glowing plants has been developed by scientists using the same compounds that allow naturally luminescent fungi to glow. By engineering the …
The Sierra Nevada red fox was just spotted for the first time in years at Yosemite National Park. The population of the species is so …
Cicadas on a 17-year life cycle will emerge from the ground in several states this spring. After spending 17 years underground, the bugs will crawl …
Being stuck inside due to the coronavirus pandemic doesn’t mean missing out on nature. These awesome nature live streams will let you experience the great …
Astronomers detected a distant exoplanet with iron rain. Iron is vaporized due to high daytime temperatures and then condenses into rain as it moves to …
A female Komodo dragon at the Chattanooga Zoo reproduced without a mate. DNA tests on her three hatchlings revealed she gave birth to them without …
As far as anyone knows, there’s no life currently sticking it out on Mars. The Red Planet may have conditions suitable for life, especially deep …
If you had a time machine that allowed you to cruise far into Earth’s incredible history, you’d probably want to avoid a window of time …
You probably don’t think you have much in common with the creatures that inhabit the floor of the deep sea. Most of the animals that …
You might not pay much mind to a bumblebee if you see one as you go about your day. They rarely have any interest in …
Of all the planets scientists have studied over the years, Mars is the one that we know the most about. We’ve sent orbiters, probes, and …
Solar power technology shows promise in helping humanity wean itself off of power sources that are far more damaging to the planet. It’s already used …
Most of us see birds every day. Go look outside your nearest window and chances are you’re not going to have to wait long before …
Scientists studying our planet have a pretty good idea of what goes on up here at the surface. Understanding what’s going on deep underground or …
Do you want to live forever? Well, maybe not forever, but for a long, long, long time? An international group of scientists from several universities has …
When an earthquake and tsunami hit Japan in 2011, the Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant suffered what is considered the worst nuclear accident since the …
The staff of the Potter Park Zoo in Michigan has a new reason to believe in Christmas miracles, and it comes in the form of …
A group of polar bears in Russia is celebrating the holidays in a truly spectacular way, much to the dismay of local residents. Locals in …
Earth is a very special place. Over billions of years, life has evolved to take on many different forms on our planet, withstanding some of …
Earth is the only planet we know of that currently hosts life in any form. Because of that, it’s tempting to assume that, in the …
We often think of dinosaurs as big lizards, with reptilian features. For decades, the common belief was that dinosaurs had smooth skin, much like reptiles …
NASA wants to send humans to Mars. Much of the technology to make such a mission a reality is already in place, and other vital …
When a species of animal hasn’t been seen in decades, it’s often feared that mankind or natural environmental factors have driven it to extinction. That …
Most of Earth is covered by oceans, and when you’re way up near the surface, the wildlife you spot is usually predictable. Dive down a …
Any students searching for a quiet place to study on the campus of Arkansas State University this past weekend quickly realized the school’s library had …
If you’ve ever wanted to explore an alien land full of bizarre creatures, diving into Earth’s oceans is about as close as you’re ever going …