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August 30, 2016

'Cyclops' beetle grows third eye on its head

Baby beetles with three compound eyes, one in the center of their heads, are teaching scientists something about how new facial traits evolve

August 29, 2016

Fall from tree may have killed human ancestor Lucy, study suggests

The famous human ancestor known as Lucy walked the Earth, but it was her tree climbing that might have led to her demise, a new study suggests.

August 25, 2016

Great white shark nursery, possible birthing site, discovered off Long Island

An ocean research organization has discovered a nursery and probably even the birthing site of great white sharks in the North Atlantic— and it’s near Montauk, Long Island.

August 24, 2016

Scientists have created stoner rats

Scientists, apparently bored with pert, productive rats, added a little marijuana to the equation and found that, as many a teenager can tell you, laziness ensued.

August 24, 2016

Did cave bears go extinct because they were vegan?

Cave bears' inflexible eating habits might have led to their demise, a new study suggests.

August 23, 2016

Watch this stunning close-up of a sixgill shark

This stunning video gives shark aficionados everywhere a rare close up view of a sixgill shark.

August 22, 2016

Rare red lobster looks cooked, but is alive

In a stack of tanks near the entrance of Burger & Lobster in New York City is an uncommon lobster, and her name is Ruby.

August 19, 2016

Watch killer whale toss sea turtle in the air

An incredible video shows a killer whale tossing a sea turtle in the air off the Galapagos Islands.

August 19, 2016

California wildfires: Experts weigh wildlife impact

As authorities in California battle devastating wildfires across the state, experts are weighing the infernos’ effects on wildlife.

August 18, 2016

Googly-eyed purple squid sighting delights scientists

A purple squid with eyes so googly it could easily be mistaken for a character in the movie "Finding Nemo" was recently spotted by scientists off the coast of Southern California