Scientists discovered a new deep-sea limpet, Pectinodonta nautilus, living on a sunken log near Johnston Atoll, showing ...

What makes it particularly strange is that only certain people can hear it, while others remain blissfully unaware. It’s ...

This newly-discovered species is being called the “death-ball sponge” for its appendages, which end in orbs and are covered ...

A standout discovery was this new predatory sponge. Its spherical form is covered in tiny hooks that trap prey.

The deep sea, a realm of perpetual darkness, crushing pressure, and cold temperatures, is home to some of the most unusual ...

Scientists caution that unchecked mining could disrupt ocean food webs from the depths to dinner plates worldwide.

The second expedition took researchers to the Southern Ocean’s Bellingshausen Sea, off West Antarctica. The team was the ...

In the inky depths of the Central Pacific Ocean, nearly 2,400 meters below the surface, scientists have discovered a new ...

The historian Procopius described how a creature called Porphyrios terrified sixth-century sailors for 50 years. But what was it? A sixth-century Byzantine mosaic depicts an amphibious monster—though ...

In a look ahead at a week of Cambridge and Somerville events, Buffalo Tom's mini arts fest arrives, there’s a Ren Faire and ...

Next week sees 25 new games and bundles heading to the PlayStation platform. Fast-paced 2D action-platformer where you step into the boots of a young knight on his very first adventure. Run, jump, ...