Nature
From the tiniest single-celled organisms to the giants that roam the Earth, the animal kingdom is one that fascinates us all. Every day we learn more about the creatures we share the planet with, all 1.5 million-plus of them, and that's just the ones we have discovered so far. Whether we keep them as pets, eat them for food or study them for science, our relationship with animals is complex, but is part of the very nature of what makes us human.
Why we’re losing the war against inbred super bed bugs
The battle between bedbugs and humans is long and complicated and now, with the 2024 Summer Olympics ongoing, the stakes are higher than ever.
This adorable frog could change everything we know about animal empathy
Poison dart frogs have been observed sharing stress responses with their mates.
'Dark Oxygen' hidden on ocean floor could rewrite the rules of evolution
The discovery of mysterious oxygen sources deep below the surface calls into question our understanding of how life was kick started.
Do animals that swallow their food whole, perceive taste?
Do animals that swallow their food whole, perceive taste?Apparently so, though not how you might think.
World’s pluckiest lion survives record-breaking swim across crocodile-infested waters
Some would call it stupidity, others resilience. Whatever the case, this lion is a survivor like no other.
Here's how cats use purring to manipulate humans
To get your attention, your moggy's purrs can mimic a human baby's.
Natures weirdest: The Portuguese Man O'War
You seriously don’t want to come across one of these while taking a dip.
Simple ways to calm your stressed dog this Independence Day, according to an expert
A canine psychologist shares top tip to soothe your anxious pooch when the fireworks start flying.
Simple ways to calm your stressed dog this Fourth of July, according to an expert
A canine psychologist shares top tip to soothe your anxious pooch when the fireworks start flying.
The real reason cats scratch furniture – and how to make them stop
They're cute, so they get away with it.
These ants can perform life-saving emergency surgery on each other, study finds
These particular ants from Florida are saving each other from infection with long, yet simple surgeries.
10 simple ways to keep your dogs safe and happy during a heatwave
Pro tips to keep your furry friend cool when it’s hot outside.
The world's 19 best (and weirdest) insect photos of 2024
Featuring creepy crawlies that wear the bodies of their prey.
Why do snails move so slowly? Is there an evolutionary advantage to their lack of pace?
They're literally taking life at a snail's pace.
Why does my cat love sitting on my laptop?
How your cat's annoying keyboard-lounging habit is part of its ploy to possess your house.
Why you're stroking your cat completely wrong (and how to do it right)
Fun fact: your cat probably hates the way you're currently petting them.
Nature’s Weirdest: The saiga antelope
Now that's a honker and a half.
7 dinosaurs we’ve all been getting completely wrong
Turns out the T. rex was a feathery genius.
Here are the secret ways your dog is communicating with you
Your dog is trying to tell you something – you’re just missing the signs.
How many tentacles does an octopus have?
Go on, count them...
8 (very very cute) facts about cats, according to science
Curiosity won't kill these cats.
A fungus will soon control millions of ‘zombie cicadas’ across the US. Here’s what to expect
Thousands of bugs are being taken over by a mysterious force as they emerge from the ground in record numbers.
The return of the ozone crisis: Why Earth’s atmospheric hole poses a huge threat (again)
The ozone layer is still suffering from severe seasonal depletion.
10 of the cutest animals in the world 2024
From the quokka to the fennec fox, get ready to melt.