Our planet’s first known mass extinction happened about 440 million years ago. Species diversity on Earth had been increasing ...

Fossils from China’s Turpan-Hami Basin reveal it was a rare land refuge during the end-Permian extinction, with fast ...

NASA scientists are using space-based imaging technology to unlock the hidden world of flowers. By tracking wildflower blooms ...

In "Ends of the Earth," Neil Shubin travels north and south to explore the frontiers of polar science and history.

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Previously believed to be plant or fungi, these giant organisms may have been a now-extinct fourth type of life.

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Graphite One could take a leading role in loosening China’s tight grip on the US graphite market by mining feedstock from its ...

Elon Musk’s Mars ambitions face political, technical, and timing hurdles, impacting NASA’s Moon plans and America’s space ...

Colt said he’s heard from all kinds of homesteaders that his Ruby-fronted videos are a “breath of fresh air.” He’s glad to be a “safe person” for queer and trans homesteaders who want to get a sense ...

The mortar, pestle, and cutting board you use in your kitchen today are modern tools rooted in ancient tradition. Long before stainless steel and ceramic surfaces, people used manos and metates – ...

A global study of 270,000 plant species reveals how climate, soil, and ancient geography shape where plants grow and live.