The well-known Portuguese man o’ war — Physalia physalis — may look like a jellyfish, but it’s actually a siphonophore, or a colony of animals that live together to create the complete structure, ...

A new study led by researchers at the University of Minnesota found transmission of viruses between different bee species did ...

According to the National Academy of Science the 3 new species use methane, with the help of bacteria, to get energy.

In a global study, scientists have uncovered far greater diversity and flexibility in mosquito feeding patterns than ...

The first species, Chiloglanis asperocutis, or the “rough skin” suckermouth catfish, stands out from other species with its ...

The anemone, named Discoactis tritentaculata, or “umi-no-Fujisan,” which translates to “Mount Fuji of the ocean” in Japanese, is small, measuring just over half an inch in height, researchers said.

The research offers new insights on interactions between creatures on the mysterious seafloor and sheds light on the methane ...

Two invasive species of termites are breeding in Florida, creating a new hybrid that could spread beyond the state.

By Jaylan Sims While strolling through the Twin Cities, you might spot a monarch or swallowtail butterfly drifting gracefully ...

While bluebottles are highly poisonous, understanding Portuguese Man O' War biodiversity helps protect beachgoers and surfers.

A new study models a chilling scenario: a world where humans stop having children. The research indicates that within a ...

Despite their luminescent glow, lightning bugs have remained a conservation mystery until relatively recently. Now ...