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3 new snailfish species found in Pacific abyss
Researchers using deep-sea technology have discovered three new species of snailfish, including the unique pink 'bumpy snailfish,' living on the abyssal plains off the California coast.
How do we understand life on Earth? A prize-winning biography charts the tension between two types of science ‘genius’
John Long, Flinders University The modern science biography must hold back no punches in its mission to represent…
The Viewpoint: Bridging the Gap: A Look at Transitional Fossils
Transitional fossils bridge the evolutionary gap between ancestral species and their descendants, offering a fascinating glimpse into how life on Earth has changed over millions of years.
We need a single list of all life on Earth – and most taxonomists now agree on how to start
Sumruay Rattanataipob/Shutterstock Stephen Garnett, Charles Darwin University and Aaron M. Lien, University of Arizona Species lists are one…