Earthworms don't stop shaping soil processes when they die. A new study shows they can still help store carbon in the soil, ...

New research reveals that Earth’s so-called “Boring Billion” was a time of dramatic change beneath the surface.

Jellyfish Day honors one of Earth’s oldest and most fascinating creatures, glowing reminders of resilience beneath the waves.

When Earth’s ancient supercontinent Nuna broke apart, it reshaped oceans, cooled the climate, and set the stage for complex ...

For Ghost, a 45-pound octopus believed to be between 2 and 4 years old (the average lifespan for her species), it means ...

The family of the man who died in a crash off Highway 41 near Morro Bay last week was identified by his family, who are ...

Many insects hibernate during the winter just like mammals do, although the process for these bugs looks a little different.

Writer Kate Siber interviewed 50 biologists, researchers, educators, and advocates about the superpowers of animals. Her new ...

When most people come across animal bones on a hike, they might inspect them idly or quickly avert their eyes and keep moving. But to Hawke Woznick, these remnants of an animal’s life inspire ...

Addiction often isn’t about chasing pleasure—it’s about escaping pain. Researchers at Scripps Research have discovered that a tiny brain region called the paraventricular nucleus of the thalamus (PVT) ...

Ginger Guttner felt like a kid on Christmas morning each time a package found its way to her office. She received 60 in all, and like any kid at Christmas, she was thrilled when one package produced a ...