- Science Blog
- By Laura Sinpetru
- June 6th, 2014
Insects in South America Produce Nature's Highest-Pitch Calling Songs
The insects have only recently been discovered, inhabit Colombia and Ecuador
- Science Blog
- By Laura Sinpetru
- June 4th, 2014
Previously Unknown Stick Insect Species Found in China's Forests
These insects have a very long and slender body, are very well camouflaged
- Science Blog
- By Laura Sinpetru
- May 23rd, 2014
Researchers Find Emerald-Faced Lizard in Ecuador
The newly discovered species inhabits forests in this part of the world
- Science Blog
- By Laura Sinpetru
- May 7th, 2014
Pinocchio Rex: Long-Lost and Long-Snouted Cousin of T. Rex Found
This dinosaur species walked the Earth over 66 million years ago, specialists say
- Nature
- By Laura Sinpetru
- April 24th, 2014
Previously Unknown Crustaceans Found Living on Whale Bones in Antarctica
These newly discovered crustaceans measure just 0.15 inches (3.7 millimeters) in length
- Science Blog
- By Laura Sinpetru
- February 24th, 2014
New Fiery-Red Coral Species Found in the Peruvian Pacific
The newly-discovered coral species is now referred to as Psammogorgia hookeri
- Science Blog
- By Laura Sinpetru
- February 24th, 2014
Newly-Discovered Marsupials Drop Dead After Mating, Researchers Say
The males experience a deadly rise in stress hormone levels during mating season
- Oddiverse
- By Laura Sinpetru
- February 6th, 2014
Humongous “Snot” Jellyfish Washes Ashore in Tasmania
Researchers have reasons to believe the creature belongs to a previously unknown species
- Green
- By Laura Sinpetru
- January 4th, 2014
Remote Rainforest Found Using Google Earth Is in Dire Need of Protection
Specialists say the forest must be declared a protected area without delay
- Green/Eco Blog
- By Laura Sinpetru
- November 3rd, 2013
Picture of the Day: Baby Olinguito Doesn't Seem to Like Being Handled
The species was recently discovered in the Andes, looks utterly adorable
- Nature
- By Laura Sinpetru
- October 30th, 2013
New Humpback Dolphin Species Documented in Australian Waters
These marine mammals have an odd hump under their dorsal fin, researchers explain
- Nature
- By Laura Sinpetru
- October 29th, 2013
“Lost World” Found in Australia’s Remote Cape York Peninsula
Three new vertebrate species have thus far been documented in this area
- Science Blog
- By Laura Sinpetru
- September 18th, 2013
4 New Species of Legless Lizards Documented in California
The lizards look very much like snakes, wildlife researchers say
- Science Blog
- By Laura Sinpetru
- September 13th, 2013
Recently Discovered Snail Species Has a Transparent Shell
These snails inhabit one of Croatia's deepest caves
- Science Blog
- By Laura Sinpetru
- September 3rd, 2013
New Species of Skin-Eating Fungus Is Killing Fire Salamanders in the Netherlands
The salamander population had dropped to 4% of its original level
- Science Blog
- By Laura Sinpetru
- August 31st, 2013
Watch: New Walking Shark Species Discovered in Indonesia
The shark measures just 27 inches (68.5 centimeters) in length, is harmless to humans
- Science Blog
- By Laura Sinpetru
- August 22nd, 2013
Previously Undocumented Glue-Spitting Worm Species Discovered in Vietnam
These creatures used glue-like spit to immobilize their prey