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Snow flies have an unexpected way of surviving freezing temperatures. They produce antifreeze proteins to block ice formation and can even generate their own heat. Scientists also found that their genes are unusually unique, and they feel less cold . ...

Deep inside a cave, scientists uncovered fossils from 16 species, including a newfound kkp ancestor that may have been able to fly. These remains reveal that New Zealand's ecosystems were constantly disrupted by volcanic eruptions and rapid climate . ...

When temperatures plunge, the risk to your heart rises dramatically. A large U.S. study shows cold weather is linked to far more cardiovascular deaths than heat, accounting for tens of thousands of extra deaths each year. Scientists found the safest ...

In a remarkable deep-sea breakthrough, researchers have discovered 24 new species of amphipods in the Pacific's Clarion-Clipperton Zone--including a rare, entirely new superfamily. The findings reveal previously unknown branches of life and push the ...

Flower nectar often contains small amounts of alcohol, meaning pollinators like hummingbirds are drinking it all day long. Despite consuming human-equivalent amounts, they show no signs of intoxication--suggesting a surprising evolutionary tolerance.

Honey bees don't just perform their famous waggle dance to share directions, they actually adjust how well they dance depending on who's watching. Researchers found that when fewer bees pay attention, the dancer becomes less precise as it moves ...

Scientists have uncovered a new species of rhinoceros in the Canadian High Arctic, revealing that rhinos once lived far farther north than expected. The fossil, dating back 23 million years, is unusually complete and has helped reshape ideas about .. ...

Two new species of black bass have been officially identified after decades of confusion with similar fish. Bartram's bass and Altamaha bass stand out not just in appearance, but in their DNA, revealed through detailed genetic analysis of hundreds of ...

Drone footage has revealed sperm whales headbutting each other--something scientists had only speculated about until now. Surprisingly, it's younger whales doing it, not the giant males researchers expected. The behavior echoes old seafaring tales of ...

People often get the environmental impact of food wrong, according to new research. While many assume processed foods are the worst, they tend to overlook the surprisingly high impact of items like nuts and underestimate how damaging beef really is. ...