A team of researchers managed to isolate and sequence century-old RNA from the thylacine, also known as the Tasmanian tiger.
New research this week predicts that up to 75% of bumblebee species in the region will experience substantial territory loss over the next few decades.
This month, researchers in Japan have announced the discovery of four new species of springtails, insect-like bugs that jump away from danger with their tails.
The three specimens belong to a genus named after the show's creator Gene Roddenberry.
The famed biologist's leadership in cloning Dolly the sheep marked a pivotal turning point for advances in regenerative medicine.
If you have any ideas, I’m sure NOAA would be eager to hear them.
Check out the top-tier shots from the world's ultimate bird photography competition.
London’s Natural History Museum is showcasing the top wildlife shots from 50,000 entries, highlighting global biodiversity and conservation urgency.
The pipsqueak Pearl River darter is returning to its Mississippi river system after a long absence, much to the delight of ecologists.
A specific isotope of cesium has been linked to nuclear weapons, and not Chernobyl—the previous suspected cause.
Thousands of people are missing from wildfires that swept through Maui earlier this month, prompting officials to ask for DNA samples to identify the remains.
A reticulated giraffe was born without spots in a Tennessee Zoo, making it the first of its kind since the 1970s.
From ancient creatures frozen in time to investigations of threatened life today, these shots BMC Ecology and Evolution photo contest showcase life on Earth.
The yellow-legged hornet is a threat to honeybees and other native pollinators. Georgia officials confirmed its presence.
A 230-million-year-old lagerpetid from Brazil is revealing the diversity of pterosaurs’ ancestors.
Gene therapy used to increase dopamine production in macaque monkeys showed promising results for those who struggle with alcohol use disorder.
The Antarctic strawberry feather star is one of four new related species believed to have been discovered by a team of marine scientists.
A 41-million-year-old basilosaurid named for King Tut is a mere 8 feet long.
Authorities captured a female black bear known as "Hank the Tank" for breaking and entering.
The gargantuan creature, weighing upwards of 750,000 pounds, may have sat in shallow waters, scavenging carcasses 39 million years ago.
