Fish species living in the deep sea feature a surprisingly large range of body shapes that evolved in different ways and at ...

A trio of scientists who live together have documented more than 1,000 species found in their suburban home and its backyard. The findings, published in the journal Ecology, highlight the biodiversity ...

It’s easy to assume that a tick is a tick, but there are actually different species of ticks out there. And, unfortunately, there is a range of diseases they can transmit. That’s why it’s so crucial ...

"This is actually an area of high (snake) species diversity - probably the highest in the nation," said herpetologist Craig Rudolph, research ecologist for the U.S. Forest Service's Southern Research ...

It's a scene fit for a nature documentary: In the frigid ocean surrounding Antarctica, the water boils over as seabirds dive from above and marine animals like seals and whales rise from the depths to ...

Here's a horrifying bit of trivia: there are actually around 90 species of bed bugs out there. Luckily, just three of them like to snack on humans. Though it's not crucial for you to know the flavor ...

A global review of tiny sea animals called foraminifera has identified 57 new living species, including three from NZ waters.

Animal testing remains to be a vital part of modern preclinical testing. While the ethics of the use of animals in medical testing remains keenly debated, it is still generally accepted worldwide and ...

Russell has a PhD in the history of medicine, violence, and colonialism. His research has explored topics including ethics, science governance, and medical involvement in violent contexts. Russell has ...

The genus chlamydia includes several species that can cause sexually transmitted infections (STIs), pneumonia and other respiratory infections, eye infections, and more illnesses. When you hear the ...