In the "Star Trek" Universe, April 5th is officially known as First Contact Day, a time to commemorate that first fictional Montana meeting between humans and Vulcans in the year 2063, as seen in ...

The wild-born adults of the species previously declared extinct from its natural habitat were found on the island of Moorea in French Polynesia. Photo by Justin Hu via Unsplash The summaries below ...

Scientists found a “pygmy” creature with “leaf”-like toes in rocky a crevice of South Africa and discovered a new species, a study said. Photo from Courtney Hundermark via Conradie ...

In a forested region of Angola where a cliff separates the landscape, a new species of butterfly was discovered. Getty Images/iStockphoto In the forests of northwestern Angola, the canopy of trees ...

Two new species of fish were discovered in tributaries of the Black Warrior River System in Alabama, according to a study. Photo from Bernie Kuhajda A collection of colorful fish that are crimson ...

Two tiny sea creatures with translucent bodies found on the California coast are both new species. They’re sea slugs, part of the Dotidae family. And while they’re small — measuring less ...

Star Trek: Strange New Worlds season 3 is expected to embark in the next few months, with a quirky teaser trailer dropping this week to give fans a taste of what's in store. We'll be reunited with ...

The Dark Side of the Ocean: New Giant Sea Bug Species Named After Darth Vader Jan. 14, 2025 — A newly discovered giant isopod has been named after Darth Vader of Star Wars, inspired by his ...