Life

Fossils

A Rainforest Trapped in Amber

Tiny fossils show that rainforests existed in the western Amazon millions of years ago.

Fossils

Dinosaur dig

Researchers uncover the fossil bones of a new species of long-necked, plant-eating dinosaur.

Animals

Saving Africa’s Wild Dogs

Learning more about African painted dogs may help keep these wild animals from dying out.

Animals

Ants on Stilts

Some ants appear to estimate distances by keeping track of the number of steps they take.

Animals

Feeding School for Meerkats

Meerkats teach their young how to catch and kill prey such as scorpions and spiders.

Fossils

Supersight for a Dino King

Tyrannosaurus rex had some of the best vision in animal history.

Health & Medicine

Sun screen

Too much exposure to the sun's ultraviolet rays can damage human skin. That's why doctors recommend people who will be outdoors for long hours in the summer sun protect their skin.

Animals

Fishy Cleaners

Coral reef fish eavesdrop on their cleaners to see who does a better job.

Fossils

An Ancient Spider’s Web

The diets of some spiders haven't changed much in millions of years.

Animals

Spotting the World’s Leggiest Animal

Researchers have rediscovered and studied a millipede with as many as 750 legs.

Animals

Not Slippery When Wet

A tree frog's specially designed feet allow it climb wet or dry slopes.

Animals

Firefly delight

Decoding firefly flashes unveils mating signals and other secrets of insect life.