A new genus of sea monster has just been officially identified, and it’s a palaeontological weirdo. The new species has been ...

Sharks, skates and catfish also have tooth-like structures called denticles that make their skin feel like sandpaper. When Haridy studied the tissues of her catfish, she saw that the denticles were ...

An asteroid strike 66 million years ago caused millions of species to go extinct—including many mollusks. By studying the ...

Teeth are sensitive because they evolved from sensory tissue in both ancient vertebrates and ancient arthropods.

From deep-sea sponges to ancient tortoises, the longest-living animals can survive for centuries, even pausing aging.

A new study shows that seagrass ecosystems along the northern half of Florida's Gulf Coast have remained relatively healthy and undisturbed for the last several thousand years.

What makes these crystals unique is that they are formed inside 2 million year old fossil clam shells and are one of the very few gemstones that can be found in Florida! Trump announces two new ...

Using oyster shell fossils records and combined with high-resolution climate simulations, the study has, for the first time, reconstructed the seasonal fluctuations in sea surface temperatures ...

It’s filled with gemstones, rocks, fossils and statues ... Next to it is a giant clam shell, donated to the museum by the Waikiki Aquarium. Other Hawaii exhibits include an endangered native ...

Shell's Gas-to-Liquids technology is the basis for its range ... are gradually being replaced. Natural gas, while a fossil fuel, is recognised for its lower environmental impact compared to other ...