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October 20, 2015

The buzz on disappearing bees: 23% colony die-off this winter

Nearly one out of four American honeybee colonies died this winter — a loss that's not quite as bad as recent years, says a new U.S. Department of Agriculture survey of beekeepers.

October 20, 2015

Secret to surviving mass extinctions? Don't be a picky eater

Finicky eaters usually do not survive mass extinction events, suggests a new study on prehistoric big cats.

October 20, 2015

Ancient daddy longlegs had extra eyes

A 304-million-year-old fossil discovered in Eastern France shows primitive living harvestmen -- more commonly called daddy longlegs -- had one more pair of eyes than they do today.

October 20, 2015

New 14-foot 'sea serpent' found in Southern California

For the second time in less than a week, a 'sea serpent' attracted gawkers on a Southern California beach.

October 20, 2015

New 'walking' shark species caught on video

A new species of "walking" shark has been discovered in a reef off a remote Indonesian island.

October 20, 2015

Dwindling shark population worldwide affects ocean ecosystem

Throughout most of the world sharks are in trouble. Big trouble.

October 20, 2015

Florida boy recovering after diamondback rattlesnake bite

An 11-year-old central Florida boy is recovering after being bit by one of the most venomous snakes in the country.

October 20, 2015

400-Million-year-old 'spiny shark' fossil found

The fossilized remains of a 408-million-year-old fish species have been found in Spain, a study reports.

October 20, 2015

Feathered dino may be world's first bird

The skeleton of a Jurassic dinosaur from China could also be the oldest known bird, scientists report

October 20, 2015

Don’t bring back the mammoth, scientist warns

Advancements in science have made it possible to bring animals back from the dead, but one scientist recently argued that it might not be morally right to do so.