When young stars mix with neutron stars, things get messy.

Take a leisurely look around the animal kingdom, and you will find some indisputable instances of play. There are plenty of viral videos that show baby elephants and bears rolling around in the mud ...

Scientists filmed a squid covering itself in mud and holding its tentacles upright, using camouflage that helps it hide on the ocean floor.

This is the newest tradition on the list. When a Kraken player is named the first star of the game, he chucks a replica salmon into the crowd. It’s got local roots, thanks to fishmongers at Pike Place ...

Researchers across biology, philosophy, and AI are split on what counts as a mind—and whether today’s systems qualify.

We consume many cephalopods such as octopuses, squids, and cuttlefish. Tasty and also good for health and the environment, ...

Learn how increased protein diversity in signaling genes may have helped drive the shift from invertebrates to vertebrates, ...

Indicator species are living organisms that tell us that something has changed or is going to change in their environment. They can be easily observed, and studying them is considered a cost-effective ...