What is Taxonomy in biology? A beginner’s guide
Taxonomy is the science of identifying, naming, and classifying organisms, providing a framework for understanding the diversity of life.
The Greater Honeyguide: A Fascinating Tale of Coevolution Between Birds and Humans
It's hard to believe something like this can happen.
Poisonous mushrooms: what you need to know
Edible mushrooms are a delight, but some can be a nightmare. Beware!
Leaf galls: How hijacking plant’s hormones can get them to produce weird things
When you take a closer look at the leaves on a tree, you may notice strange growths that seem out...
Homologous Chromosomes: What are They For?
Homologous chromosomes can be hard to wrap your head around. Here's what they do.
Welwitschia mirabilis: A Living Fossil that’s worthy of all our admiration
Image credits: Petr Kosina. With the rise of the gardening craze, people have been dying to collect the rarest and...
A feathered foe: How Emus fought the Australian army — and won
During the Great Emu War, Australian soldiers attempted to control the emu population but were ultimately defeated.
The gut flora: how it affects your brain and health, according to scientists
The gut flora affects a lot of things in our body. This microbiome even affects your brain.
The Vampire Bats: Yes, They Do Exist, But They’re Not What You Think
The truth is often more interesting than the myth.
The Lemon shark: an elusive but familiar predator
When life gives you lemon sharks, make... science?
The Truth Behind the White Spots on Nails
Calcium, zinc, or trauma?
The Vampire Deer are real — and they’re horrifyingly cute
Don't believe the act, they're just adorable.
Wood Wide Web: The secret, ancient internet of plants
You'll never look at a forest the same way.
Storm Recipe: How Cyclones, Typhoons and Hurricanes Are Formed
Storms can get extremely intense -- and climate change is only making them worse.
What are wasps good for? These underdogs of pollination are more than just a nuisance
Wasps aren't really as bad as they say. Well, they are -- but they can also be useful! Just ask...
Digging the Groundhogs? Celebrating one of nature’s most able engineers
Groundhogs are often hated by farmers and home gardeners for the damage they can cause -- but perhaps we could...
Magnapinna Squid: the alien-looking, ethereal ghost that lives in the deep oceans
It's a wonderfully bizarre creature that we're just starting to understand.
The scent of infection: Why agarwood is the most expensive wood in the world
Agarwood, one of the most sought-after incense scents in the world, is the result of a mold infection.
The Minnesota Moose — a cultural icon under threat
For centuries, populations depended on this animal.
The Pistol Shrimp: The Fastest Gun in the Sea
This shrimp has superpowers.
The False Killer Whale: it’s not even a whale, but very real, and very interesting
From stealing fish to interspecies homosexual relationships, this species does some weird things.
From vital to invasive to important once more: The forgotten history of the black locust tree
This tree played an important role in America's history.
Peatlands help protect us from climate change. But if we don’t, they’ll turn on us
Moor, bog, fen, mire, swamp or pocosins, whatever you may call it, are all peatland – also known as wetlands,...
From Buzzing to Dozing: How Bees Sleep and Rest
They absolutely need (and deserve) their sleep.
Meet the Corpse Flower that steals genes and produces heat to attract flies
When we think of flowers, we tend to think of nice colors, a pleasant fragrance, and maybe some green lushy...
Whale Sharks: The Gentle Giants of the Ocean
These magnificent creatures pose no threat to humans -- but humans pose big threats to them.
