What is a living fossil? Learn more about the living fossils among us and why this topic is highly debated among scientists.

A research trip to a biodiversity hotspot in the Gulf of Maine underscores the importance of continued monitoring of marine ecosystems.

A research trip to a biodiversity hotspot in the Gulf of Maine underscores the importance of continued monitoring of marine ...

If life can thrive and survive under the ice in Antarctica, it might also be possible it can thrive in extraterrestrial environments too' ...

Most forms of life cannot survive extreme environmental conditions, like excessive temperatures. Likewise, the significant ...

Lindsey Knight’s fascination with scientific research began at a young age. As a 9-year-old, she participated in a science ...

Gain-of-function experiments are ingrained in the scientific process. In many instances, the benefits that stem from gain-of-function experiments are not immediately clear. Only decades later does the ...

If you tire of the norm, there are plenty of accessible spots on campus to connect with nature and discover outdoor gems.

Scientists have sequenced the complete genome of a roundworm used extensively in biological research, opening a new pathway ...

The Council of the National Academy of Sciences has approved the nomination of Neil H. Shubin, Robert R. Bensley Distinguished Service Professor of Organismal Biology and Anatomy and associate dean of ...

Nature is marked not only by struggles for survival, but also by remarkable feats of cooperation. From microbes to insects to humans, organisms work together in a variety of ways to gather and share ...

Scholars and schoolchildren alike have generally classified animals by the foods they eat: carnivores eat meat; browsers ...