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Welcome to the Weird and Wondrous World of Sea Cucumbers

about 10 hours ago

These spiny or slimy ocean creatures display an astonishing diversity of appearances...

Be Blown Away by These 15 Images of Beautiful Butterflies

about 11 hours ago

These shots from the Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest show just why butterflies...

In Order to Unravel the Many Mysteries of Squids, Scientists Dive Into Their Mating Frenzies

2 days ago

Marine biologists hope to find out more about a creature that is...

Why Have Birds Never Gotten as Big as T. Rex?

3 days ago

Even the most massive birds have never reached the sizes of their...

To Safeguard Threatened Plants, Scientists Must Master the Tricky Art of Seed Banking

7 days ago

Researchers are working to unravel the hidden biology of often-persnickety seeds as...

Looking Back on the L.A. Wildfires Through the Lens of Two Photographers

8 days ago

As wildfire becomes an increasingly lethal force that’s remaking broad swaths of...

What Free Diving in a Kelp Forest Taught Me About an Overlooked but Incredibly Valuable Ecosystem

9 days ago

A photographer shares the epiphanies she has had while chronicling underwater jungles...

What Does the Future Hold for Psychiatric Brain Surgery?

14 days ago

For some patients, removing brain tissue can help treat OCD and other...

Why Have European Wolves Recovered So Much in the Past Decade?

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The predators have increased by almost 60 percent on the continent

As Norway Considers Deep-Sea Mining, a Rich History of Ocean Conservation Decisions May Inform How the Country Acts

18 days ago

In the past, scientists, industry and government have worked together in surprising...

Why Does This Endangered Butterfly Thrive After Hurricanes?

21 days ago

For Schaus’ swallowtail butterflies, the powerful storms mean clear skies and bright...

From Massive Eyes to Shark-Like Tails, Seven Amazing Adaptations That Helped Prehistoric Reptiles Thrive at Sea

22 days ago

The creatures cruised the world’s oceans with features we often associate with...