Named Charlotte, the animal was hit by a boat years ago, causing him to develop an affliction that traps air bubbles at the back of his shell
From animal journeys across oceans to the discovery of dozens of new species in the deep sea, these stories wowed us
In a new study, researchers use novel techniques to uncover more accurate life expectancy estimates of southern and North Atlantic right whales
The Parker Solar Probe will endure scorching temperatures of 1,700 degrees Fahrenheit as it performs the closest solar flyby of any human-made object in history
The hidden creatures were found in a densely populated region known for its successful—and controversial—conservation tactics
New research suggests that Neolithic communities living in the Middle East experimented with recipes and baked large flatbreads between 7000 and 5000 B.C.E.
Five years after the first sighting in Washington state, intense efforts have eradicated the bee-killing hornets from the nation
This week, Browns Canyon National Monument, a 21,586-acre protected natural area in central Colorado, achieved International Dark Sky Park certification
Though experts say more work is needed to understand the findings, this line of study might offer a way to monitor age-related cognitive disorders and target treatment
The U.S. Mint's American Women Quarters Program has announced its fourth and final group of honorees from throughout American history
The familiar rodents, known for eating nuts and seeds, have been spotted hunting and decapitating voles in a gruesome dietary adaptation. Scientists say it might signal resiliency in face of future environmental pressures
From a total solar eclipse that captivated our continent to record temperatures that scorched the planet, these were the biggest moments of the year
Although it was just a byproduct of developing a new type of reactor, the generation of electricity from nuclear energy signaled a bright future ahead
The new discovery is the first of its kind in New York state for at least 11 years and appeared in a county rich with mastodon remains
In 2018, fewer than 100 Sombrero ground lizards remained on Sombrero Island—but now, more than 1,600 of the critically endangered reptiles are scampering around the limestone landscape
While the distinctive coloration is thought to be a warning to predators, it also has intriguing implications for designing man-made materials
Researchers found that ancient Mesopotamians associated body parts with emotions, just as we do—but they discovered some hilarious differences
Massive roosts of crows in Rochester leave streets covered in feces, but some "corvid fanatics" aren't pleased about certain methods for dealing with the birds
Suni Williams and Butch Wilmore were supposed to stay at the ISS for a little over a week. It's now been more than six months, and the end date has been pushed again
On November 25, 53-year-old Towana Looney became just the third living person to receive a pig kidney in an experimental procedure
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