These spheres from the abyss conceal creatures with startling biology.

Long before the rise of the mighty dinosaurs on our Earth, the planet was indeed dominated by the mighty ‘giants,’ but the ...

The rainbow mantis shrimp may look like an alien, but they have sophisticated vision unlike any other animal, including ...

Described by one researcher as looking ‘already dead’, the enigmatic creatures are one of the least understood species on the planet ...

In the new film from Susanne Brandstaetter, world premiering at Rotterdam, a "Being" is searching for clues for mankind’s ...

Most marine animals form their shells from calcium carbonate, which is a tough mineral also found in limestone. Some sponges ...

Every year, gray whales embark on one of nature’s most epic migration journeys. Here’s what we know about it, according to ...

I’m crouching in a West African rainforest, staring at a bungalow-sized boulder. The humid air thrums with insects and ...

Deep in Earth's ancient oceans, scientists have unearthed 97-million-year-old giant magnetofossils harboring an internal ...

Step into Arizona’s ancient past and see the actual footprints left by prehistoric giants in this remote, awe-inspiring ...

Our passion for these cute-looking salamanders means they are everywhere – except in the wild, where the species is under increasing threat ...

Curious Kids is a series for children of all ages. If you have a question you'd like an expert to answer, send it to ...