Previously, the oldest known ants came from amber in France and Myanmar, dating back about 100 million years. This new specimen pushes that date back by 13 million years. More importantly, it’s the ...

Almost a century after the colossal squid was first discovered, a juvenile was filmed and photographed in its natural habitat ...

Research conducted by Rutgers University on seemingly untouched polar regions has uncovered the presence of mercury pollution ...

Research by Rutgers University on seemingly pristine polar areas reveals the presence of mercury pollution, posing a serious ...

A giant sequoia located in Sequoia National Park in California, the General Sherman is 52,500 feet in volume and is more than ...

All maps are influenced by the intent and biases of their creator—even those that are striving to be as accurate as possible.

A conversation with Greg Grandin about his groundbreaking new book America, América: A New History of the New World.

Mar. 17, 2025 — A team of scientists have elucidated an ancient mechanism of cellular ... have died out since 1750 -- twice the number of animal species lost. But which species ...

To commemorate the 250th anniversary of the opening battles of the American Revolution, Peabody closed a portion of ...

It might be a short week, but there's no shortage of things to do in Canberra. Here's your curated guide to what's on in ...

A new study indicates the giant reptile Deinosuchus is not a close relative of modern alligators, as scientists previously ...

Scientists have found scour marks on the seabed made by giant icebergs about 18,000 years ago, and they could offer clues to ...