Elizabeth Peterson

Statistically speaking, sharks pose very little threat to humans. So why are people so afraid of the animals?

A new luxury jet could get you (and 17 of your closest friends) from New York City to London in just 3 hours.

You don't have to be a Kardashian to stand out on the Internet — all you need is at least 20 pairs of bright-yellow legs, a gleaming red head and venomous fangs.

Researchers from across the globe recently teamed up to accomplish what might seem like an impossible (and scary) task: counting as many of the ocean's sharks as possible.

"It's a bird. It's a plane. It's a firefighter wearing a jetpack!" That could be something you find yourself saying as early as next year.

A new app can help you keep track of your not-so-healthy habits.

If watching giant robots fight to the death sounds like your idea of a good time, then you're in luck.

Spiders can dance on water like tiny ballerinas pirouetting across a slippery stage.

You probably already knew that spiders are extraordinary creatures when they're on land. But a new study finds that these critters are also quite remarkable when they're on the water.

Fourth of July weekend is a popular time to hit the beach, but this year, vacationers may not be the only ones swarming the waters off North Carolina.

Like cast members on a distasteful reality show, Portuguese man-of-war "jellyfish" are descending upon the Jersey Shore in increasing numbers.

What scientific questions does Mark Zuckerberg want answered? Stephen Hawking wants to know.

Deep beneath the surface of the Earth, in a dank and dismal cave, lives Hades, the invertebrate king of hell.

North Carolina's recent bevy of shark attacks are the result of many diverse factors, according to experts.

Some of the most ferocious jaws in the animal kingdom belong to a creature that's rather small and quite misunderstood.

Ever wonder what might happen if a python ate a porcupine?

When a fighter jet takes off from a runway the same way that a skier launches gracefully off a jump, the result can be surprisingly beautiful.

What's white and blind and hairy all over? A yeti, of course! Or rather, a yeti crab.

They're white, blind and surprisingly hairy. They're yeti crabs.

The Jersey Shore is the place to be this summer (if you're a dead sea creature).

There are lots of cute (and some not-so-cute) critters out there whose names really reflect their physical characteristics.

A baby dolphin sounds cute, right? What about a baby dolphin torn apart by hungry sharks?

Internet cat videos don't just result in major "LOLs," they also deliver significant health benefits, a new study suggests.

You know you should wear sunscreen, but do you know what to look for in a sunscreen?