Latest about biodiversity
Dragon mantis females have a Y-shaped sex gland that moves like a tentacle and looks like a maggot
A two-pronged, pheromone-producing gland in female dragon mantises only pops up when they are ready to mate.
Newfound species of amphibious giant centipede named for woman cursed by the gods
Researchers recently described a new species of amphibious giant centipede in an archipelago in Japan.
Scientists want to store DNA of 6.7 million species on the moon, just in case
Scientists have unveiled plans for a lunar ark on the moon containing genetic information on 6.7 million species to ensure their preservation against existential threats.
Weird rodent glows under UV light with disco swirls of pink and orange
New research spotlights fluorescence in a jumping rodent known as a springhare.
The planet is dying faster than we thought
A triple-threat of climate change, biodiversity loss and overpopulation is bearing down on Earth, a new paper from 17 scientists warns.
World's ugliest orchid looks like a soul-sucking, eyeless worm
Orchids are usually prized for their loveliness, but a newly described species is no beauty.
Crested rats can kill with their poisonous fur
Rabbit-size rats from Eastern Africa are the only mammals on Earth that gain a poison defense from plants.
Hidden world of bacteria and fungi discovered on Leonardo da Vinci's drawings
Researchers examining Leonardo Da Vinci's drawings found a microbiome — a hidden biological signature of their travels across centuries.
