Scientists discovered a new species of carnivorous land snail resembling “flying saucers” in Papua New Guinea, according to a new study. John Slapcinsky While sifting through a pile of leaf litter and ...

When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. Credit: New Zealand Department of Conservation In a world first, scientists have filmed a rare ...

Cone snails are venomous marine snails who use their venom in creative ways to take down their prey. And scientists have realized that certain chemicals in these venoms could actually be pretty useful ...

Holly has a degree in Medical Biochemistry from the University of Leicester. Her scientific interests include genomics, personalized medicine, and bioethics.View full profile Holly has a degree in ...

WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — The strange reproductive habits of a large, carnivorous New Zealand snail were once shrouded in mystery. Now footage of the snail laying an egg from its neck has been ...

While sifting through a pile of leaf litter and debris collected in Papua New Guinea, researchers caught a glimpse of a “light tan,” “len-shaped” object. It was a snail shell — and it turned out to ...