Chile’s Atacama Desert is one of the driest places on Earth. Scientists recently discovered that nematodes not only survive, but can reproduce even in the most extreme soil conditions of the Atacama.

Scientists made a surprising wildlife discovery in the world’s driest desert. Tiny soil-dwelling nematodes are not just surviving but thriving high in the Chilean mountains. The findings suggest that ...

There’s not a prettier sight in the spring than a native brook trout. Interestingly, brook trout aren’t really trout, but ...

The rapid decline in native fish populations is mainly driven by the indiscriminate use of fine-mesh nets like China nets, current nets, the spread of invasive exotic species, pollution and the ...

Dive into the abyss and discover 25 creepy deep sea creatures you've never heard of! From frilled sharks to vampire squid, ...

From fasting to low-protein diets, the evolving science of dietary restriction might just offer the key to slowing ageing ...

For those who want a little help composting, take a cue from James Woodford’s experience raising worms – both the small ...

The 58-year-old wormectomy patient — whose official diagnosis was “O. ovis nasal myiasis with pupation” — apparently had a ...

If you look up at the sky tonight, you may catch a glimpse of a total lunar eclipse. Our chances of seeing the eclipse are a matter of if the sky is clear and so far, the forecast is hopeful. A ...

Recent research conducted on the long-term issue of age distribution of red snapper in the Gulf of Mexico indicates that older fish, age eight and up are more reproductive than younger fish were over ...

A research team has discovered that parasites manipulate their hosts using stolen genes that they likely acquired through a phenomenon called horizontal gene transfer. A team led by Tappei Mishina at ...

Self-anointing occurs in many species, and there are multiple reasons for it. Rice-field rats self-anoint with the anal gland ...