Scientists refine the timeline of sponge origins, showing soft-bodied ancestors likely evolved later than some chemical ...

A cavity in the middle of the rockhead poacher’s skull might be used like a maraca to produce sound, new research suggests.

Sleep may have evolved to help reduce DNA damage in nerve cells long before they became centralized in the brain, a study ...

Some 445 million years ago, life on Earth was forever changed. During the geological blink of an eye, glaciers formed over ...

If you haven’t started your composting journey, consider this your sign to begin. Turning your kitchen scraps and backyard ...

Discover five fun facts about the American robin — its habits, egg color, and why scientists keep a close eye on this common ...

Neil Graham's poetry about Mexico goes beyond the cliches, incorporating the sights, sounds and textures of life across ...

Off the coast of the UK, fishermen and marine biologists are witnessing something not seen in generations. Sightings of the ...

A lyrical memoir in which Mahasweta Devi recalls her childhood in Tagore’s Santiniketan, bringing to life its people, values, ...

The Palisadian-Post, a community newspaper dedicated to the Pacific Palisades, published its final edition on Christmas Day.

Why do some people do Birchas Habonim on Friday night? Answer by Rabbi Mendel Prescott, Rosh Yeshiva of Machon Smicha.

Scientists discovered raccoons dunk food to activate sensitive paw receptors, helping them decide what to eat rather than ...