Archaeologists have unearthed an extraordinary ancient crocodile burial hidden beneath centuries of debris, revealing unique practices never seen before. Archaeologists working at the Qubbat al-Hawa site in southern Egypt have unearthed a remarkable...

Earth's largest phylum, boasting diverse species like insects, crustaceans, and arachnids. Their jointed limbs and exoskeletons fuel their evolutionary triumphs in every corner of the planet. Arthropoda, Earth's largest phylum, encompasses a vast array...

A massive new genome from the vampire squid reveals surprising links to squids and cuttlefishes, and uncovers how octopus chromosomes fused and reshuffled during evolution. Far below the sunlit surface of the ocean lives a strange, shadowy animal: the...

A revolutionary DNA swabbing technique has allowed researchers to extract “biological signatures of history” from fragile Renaissance artifacts, revealing the hidden biomes and paternal lineages of the world’s most famous polymath. This study details...

A new study shows mosquitoes can quietly collect DNA from dozens of animals, offering a surprisingly powerful way to monitor biodiversity and track elusive species in the wild. Most people swat mosquitoes without a second thought. They buzz, they bite,...

A genetic study of Sudanese Copts shows how centuries of migration and population mixing helped shape natural resistance to malaria in a region where the disease has long shaped human survival. Malaria is not just a disease of the present. For...

A 99-million-year-old piece of amber from Myanmar reveals a mysterious, ancient pattern that still exists in nature today. Discover what scientists found. A remarkable discovery trapped in Burmese amber has provided scientists with a rare window into...