The search for life on Earth is speeding up, not slowing down. Scientists are now identifying more than 16,000 new species each year, revealing far more biodiversity than expected across animals, ...

Scientists described several new species this past year, including a tiny marsupial, a Himalayan bat, an ancient tree, a giant manta ray, a bright blue butterfly and a fairy lantern, to name a few.

And then there were none. The International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) has announced that several species of animals and plants have now gone extinct. The 2025 list of extinctions ...

Five things to do in the garden this week: Fruit trees. If you see shoot terminals, including stems, leaves, and flowers, on your apple tree that appear as if they have been torched, it is a sign of ...

There's a lot to love about succulents. Low-maintenance and beautiful, they appeal to new plant owners and experienced green thumbs alike. However they can also appeal to curious four-legged friends, ...

As a group, succulents are easy to care for because they are drought-tolerant. They need water, but not it as often as do many other plants.

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent six days a week. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. A rainfrog, an amphibious mouse, and a “blob-headed” fish are ...

An amphibious mouse with webbed feet and an unsightly blob-headed fish are among the more than two dozen new species scientists discovered in a remote region of the Peruvian Amazon rainforest. A 2022 ...

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Echeveria succulents are diverse, colorful, and easy to care for—the new plant owner’s trifecta of greatness! In this article, we’ll discuss the various types of echeveria succulents and how to grow, ...

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Some of the best known species on Earth may not be what they seem. Credit...Steve Holroyd/Alamy Supported by By Carl Zimmer Naturalists have been trying for centuries to catalog all of the species on ...