We have only one example of biology forming in the universe – life on Earth. But what if life can form in other ways?

We have only one example of biology forming in the universe—life on Earth. But what if life can form in other ways? How do ...

A specific set of chemical conditions led to the emergence of life on Earth. But can life emerge from other chemistries?

Indohyus looked like a mouse-deer or a large racoon, but had the ears of a whale—and its fossil was found high up in the Himalayas.

Extraterrestrial life may look nothing like life on Earth. So, astrobiologists need to study how complex systems evolve.

Having an average total length of just over three inches, the least shrew is easy to miss. This insectivore has been in ...

American beavers ( Castor canadensis ) and North American river otters ( Lontra canadensis ) both remain active through ...

Fast-growing and small-seeded tree species are dominating Brazilian forests in regions with high levels of deforestation and ...

Uncover the fascinating story of how dogs and humans became friends during the Ice Age in Alaska. Discover the surprising ...

Standing on the berm of a small pond, I watch the resident beaver leave its lodge, a silhouetted nose moving through the ...

Canada's list of at-risk species is getting longer. The federal committee that maintains the list on Thursday added five ...

Elephants are the largest land animals worldwide, used in tourism in several countries, and are often gentle to humans despite their gigantic sizes. However, the elephant population has fallen greatly ...