A coalition of international researchers has found a remarkable treasure trove of new species in the icy depths of the southern Atlantic Ocean.

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Amateur fossil hunter Robert Beattie has been searching for remnants of the past ever since he was a child. Now, some of his ...

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

A new species of ancient "sword dragon" marine reptile has been discovered in a set of fossils found in England, according to researchers. Named Xiphodracon goldencapsis, the new species is an ...

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent every weekday. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. Lemurs first arrived on the island of Madagascar 53.2 million years ...

A team of researchers exploring biodiversity in the Western Ghats has discovered a new species of spider belonging to pilia, a genus of jumping spiders, at Madhugundi village in Mudigere taluk of ...

Two hundred and fifty one million years ago, the worst mass extinction event Planet Earth has ever seen ruined the life of the Late Permian Period. Known as the Great Dying, this colossal extinction, ...

The rare species of prehistoric predator was found in southern England. A new species of ancient "sword dragon" marine reptile has been discovered in a set of fossils found in England, according to ...