Undergrads find new spider species—name them after Obamas, Leonardo DiCaprio

The new species can also be distinguished by the relatively large dark green spots at the back of its head and the foremost part of the body

Yet another endemic species for the DRC's Kabobo Massif has been discovered, bringing the number of unique species known for the region to eight with potentially another five being investigated

New species of land snail takes name from goddess featured in popular role playing game

The mechanism for gecko skin regeneration, which is not well understood, could potentially have applications in human medicine

U-M researchers say their paper serves as both a warning and a call to action

Surprising anatomical features found in the newly discovered species

From a fleet of shining beetles to sharks and an alarming bird virus, spanning five continents and three oceans, these discoveries add to Earth's tree of life

“The bird would have been a cross between a large seagull and a diving bird like a cormorant, but likely had teeth,” says expedition leader

The unique marine life was discovered around hydrothermal vents at a place called Longqi, 2000 kilometres southeast of Madagascar