Harry Baker

Jewel damselfish living on coral reefs surrounding rat-infested tropical islands have become less territorial and less aggressive due to a bizarre ecological link between the two species: bird poop.

A number of amazing shots of Earth were captured from space in 2022. Here are some of our favorites.

A large number of scientific discoveries emerged from Earth's most southerly continent this year. Here are some of our favorites.

A bunch of weird animals washed up dead across the globe in 2022. Here are our favorites.

Not all the best fossils belong to dinosaurs. Here are some of our favorite non-dino fossil stories dug up in 2022.

Lots of bizarre deep sea creatures were spotted in 2022. Here are some of our favorites.

Solar activity was on the rise this year, which meant an abundance of amazing solar storm-related stories. Here are our favorites.

In a new experiment, researchers used lasers to highlight airborne particles that are given off when uncovered toilets are flushed, which could spread dangerous pathogens.

Wildlife experts recently captured footage of frozen discs, known as "ice pancakes," on the surface of a river in Scotland after an unusual cold snap.

An astrophotographer has captured a highly detailed image of the Red Planet reappearing from behind the moon after a lunar occultation.

Researchers in South America have observed two examples of never-before-seen alliances between rival male jaguars.

A suspected rogue wave recently crashed into a cruise ship near Antarctica killing one and injuring four others. Where did it come from?

Warped amphibian-like fossils in Ireland were likely transformed by superheated fluids that were released as ancient continents crashed into one another around 300 million years ago.

Researchers have unearthed tiny fragments of DNA in the Arctic that were left by plants, microbes and animals that lived in a previously unknown ecosystem in Greenland.

New research has debunked a 2020 study that claimed to have found the chemical phosphine, a potential biomarker for extraterrestrial life, in Venus' atmosphere.

Researchers in France have finally cracked a complex code of mysterious symbols and "nonsense" decoys written by Charles V, the former Holy Roman Emperor and King of Spain.

The International Astronomical Union has issued a warning over the newly launched BlueWalker 3 satellite, which is causing interference for both optical and radio telescopes.

Astronomers searching for radio signals that could be signs of extraterrestrial life have just gained access to South Africa's MeerKAT telescope.

Planetary scientists have pinpointed the likely location of a massive asteroid impact that triggered an enormous tsunami on the Red Planet around 3.4 billion years ago.

Astronomers observed a major eruption from a volcanic comet flying through the solar system, likely spewing more than 1 million tons of debris into space.

An ancient worm unearthed in China has one of the oldest fossilized brains ever found. The brain's shape could also help solve a centuries-old debate about the evolution of arthropods.

Paleontologists have discovered fossils belonging to a newfound species of tyrannosaur, which could fill an important gap in the evolutionary history of T. rex.

The Orion capsule has taken a photograph of Earth passing behind the moon as the spacecraft passes within 81 miles of the lunar surface.

Scientists have approved the introduction of four new prefixes that can be applied to units of measurement in the metric system.

The auction house Christie's has called off the upcoming auction of a T. rex skeleton, known as Shen, after experts noticed it looked suspiciously similar to another famous T. rex specimen, Stan.