“Bugonia” refers to the ancient Greek belief that bees could spawn spontaneously from dead cow carcasses, and that cow dung was beneficial to the hive. It’s a myth, of course, but that didn’t stop ...

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We asked the film staff to name the titles they were most stoked for in 2026. They were happy to see the returning likes of ...

Understanding the evolution of insect mating behavior is essential for explaining how early insects adapted to life on land.

Los Angeles is no stranger to weird stories. This year featured a string of bizarre stories that ranged from strange crimes to unexpected animal encounters. Here’s a look at some of 2025 ’s most ...

It has been the 'year of the octopus' in seas off Cornwall and the south west of England, as warm conditions led to the ...

Freed from the threat of invasive predators, Galapagos birds are performing astonishing feats of return and innovation – 200 ...

Nature never ceases to amaze with its wild inventions. Be it a giant of the sea or an outstretched whale that pulls themselves out of the water to catch birds or lizards and deer with flip-out facial ...

One that caught attention from many was a type of sea mollusk that washed ashore on South Padre Island in late May.

In 1989, paleontologist Darren Tanke suggested that similar breaks were the result of mating as one dinosaur mounted the ...

With tons of "Star Trek" alien races depicted over the decades, consistency is a tall order. And in the case of these aliens, ...