In paleontology, lineages that drop out of the fossil record and then re-emerge after long periods are termed ‘Lazarus taxa.’ ...

Scientists announced on March 5, 2026, that they have identified an entirely new genus of mammal called Tous, a group of ...

While the average person may believe we’re losing species faster than we can discover new ones, that may not be the case. A recent analysis hosted at the University of Arizona has researchers arguing ...

Scientists are identifying more than 16,000 new species each year, and DNA tools could reveal billions more hiding.

Researchers announced the discovery of a previously unknown species of nematode, a microscopic worm, thriving in the lake’s extreme conditions. The finding doesn’t just add a new organism to the Great ...