A Colombian coal mine where scientists found the largest known snake species has offered up another gem: A new species…
Fossils Found in Underwater Cave
A fossil crocodile snout juts from the bottom of a freshwater cave—one of many incredibly well-preserved fossils recently discovered in…
World has ‘enough water’ for future food needs
There is enough water in the world’s rivers to meet the demands of the expanding global population, but the rivers…
Saudi Arabia Women to vote and run in elections
Women in Saudi Arabia are to be given the right to vote and run in future municipal elections, King Abdullah…
Online gamers crack AIDS enzyme puzzle
Online gamers have achieved a feat beyond the realm of Second Life or Dungeons and Dragons: they have deciphered the…
New Life-Forms Found at Bottom of Dead Sea
Dozens of giant craters spewing fresh water and brimming with bacteria have been found at the otherwise barren bottom of…
Meowing Night Frog, Other New Species Found
A unique “catcall” inspired the name of the meowing night frog (pictured), one of 12 new species of frogs found…
Coffee is good for you
Many of us depend on a mug of freshly brewed coffee to perk us up in the mornings. But its…
Malaria Discovery Gives Hope for New Drugs and Vaccines
An investigation into the mysterious inner workings of the malaria parasite has revealed that it survives and proliferates in the…
New Dolphin Species Discovered in Big City Harbor
An entirely new species of dolphin has been discovered in Australia, and not in some isolated lagoon but in the…