For humans, feces are last on the list of things we’d place near our mouth. In the animal world, that reaction does not ...

This tier list analyzes the largest and most formidable ice age animals by comparing traits like predatory strategy, physical defenses, and biomechanical adaptations. Predators such as saber-tooth ...

Deep in the leaf litter of Hispaniola lives a creature that defies modern evolutionary logic. The Hispaniolan solenodon ...

Shared meanings create institutions with real power. They also enable us to construct personal narratives that give our lives ...

Starring Caleb Landy Jones and Christoph Waltz, the film makes some significant (and at times odd) alterations to the classic Bram Stoker tale.

When we think of space exploration names like Yuri Gagarin and Neil Armstrong dominate the narrative. But long before humans ...

Terrorist attacks, whether by individuals or groups, are usually followed by attempts to explain the rationale and causes behind them. The core reasons, ...

The North Carolina Aquarium at Fort Fisher is getting out the vote on names for three otter pups born in December.

As temperatures dip below freezing, two areas of our bodies help to regulate our response, or the response of a winter ...

Have you ever wanted to get up close with adorable otters and other incredible animals in a way that feels personal and ...

Dogs, our loyal and loving companions, often exhibit both endearing and curious behaviors. One such behavior is their preference for sleeping at the foot of the bed, a habit observed in many homes whe ...

People in rural communities live almost three years fewer than urban dwellers, and they’re more likely to die early from heart disease or a stroke.