Tomatoes are nightshades, a group of plants that also includes eggplants, potatoes and peppers. Nightshades, also known as Solanaceae, produce bitter compounds called alkaloids, which help fend off ...

National Geographic photographer Brian Skerry has logged more than 10,000 hours under water—but he's never before snapped a ...

Scientists discover and name a colorful, new species of aquarium crayfish, Cherax pulverulentus, hiding in plain sight for decades.

The ocean is a wild habitat where any keen beachgoer could spy a myriad of marine life that comes covered in shells or swims along.

A University of Portsmouth student has discovered a new species of prehistoric mammal dating back 145 million years to the ...

An underwater volcano near Tonga revealed how sediment spreads, disrupts marine life, and raises questions about deep-sea ...

Boaters off the coast of California got the chance to spot a sea creature “trifecta.” “Calm seas” allowed for onlookers to spot a mixed pod of 60 Risso’s dolphins and bottlenose dolphins along with a ...

Scientists at the University of Mississippi have made a significant discovery. They found a rare sugar in sea cucumbers. This ...

Leader of Delaware County animal shelter charged by SPCAThe head of a Delaware County animal rescue organization has been charged with failing to provide necessary vet care in the death of five ...

Deep sea squid caught on camera for the first time in ‘history-making sighting’ - S.F. journalism teacher sues school district over reassignment following student story Peta claims Prince ...

After a year of long-term rehabilitation under the National Aquarium's Animal Rescue program, sea turtle Pegasus is approaching her final stage of recovery and preparing for release.

An elusive deep-sea squid species was caught on camera for the first time ever in a major breakthrough. National Geographic, on June 10, revealed the "history-making sighting" of a massive, three ...