The jump of highly pathogenic avian influenza to people is one of the worst nightmares for virologists, but at the moment the ...

A mosasaur may have laid this football-size egg 68 million years ago.

For decades, scientists have wondered at the taxonomy of Vegavis iaai— an ancient avian specimen that lived in what is now ...

What's the only native insect of Antarctica have to do to survive? A research team has uncovered the special ability of the Antarctic midge to prosper in an extreme environment.

Did you know that some animals are clever enough to use tools to solve problems? From crows cracking nuts to otters using rocks, these top 7 animals showcase incredible intelligence and creativity.

An artistic collection of wildlife photos and artwork influenced by a photograph is being featured at Southern Alleghenies Museum of Art at Bedford. The exhibitions “Wild Realms: A Global Journey in ...

Picture an Antarctic animal and most people think of penguins, but there is a flightless midge, the only known insect native ...

How the Antarctic midge copes with freezing temperatures could hold clues for humans about subjects like cryopreservation, ...

University of Chicago paleontologist and author Neil Shubin has been on multiple expeditions to the Arctic and Antarctica. Those trips have produced groundbreaking discoveries about the evolution of ...

Feb. 12, 2025 at 8 p.m. on KPBS TV / PBS app + Encores Sunday, Feb. 16 at 3 p.m. on KPBS TV and 8 p.m. on KPBS 2. In Antarctica, killer whales hunt using their intelligence and teamwork. Swimming ...

Antarctica’s only native insect, called Belgica antarctica, has adapted to survive in extreme cold temperatures, which could ...