4 days ago · The Life page features the latest news in animals, plants, ecosystems, microbes, evolution, ecosystems, paleontology, biophysics, and more.

Oct 9, 2024 · Two newly discovered fossils are helping scientists wrap their heads around the anatomy of the largest arthropod of all time — a millipede that grew longer than a king-sized bed and lived ...

Apr 10, 2025 · Some question whether the pups are really dire wolves, or just genetically tweaked gray wolves. But the technology could be used to help at-risk animals.

Apr 14, 2025 · Researchers are still divided about whether Spinosaurus was a swimmer or a wader. What’s clear is that confirming the first swimming dinosaur would be a game-changer.

Apr 3, 2025 · Analysis of a Welsh program offering live-attenuated shingles vaccines to people born after a certain date showed a 20 percent relative drop in dementia risk.

Apr 4, 2025 · The Mojave Desert may lose and gain suitable habitat for Gila monsters. But the unathletic reptiles might be mostly stuck in the waning oases.

Feb 1, 2024 · An analysis of dogs in the United Kingdom found that breeds like miniature dachshunds have the longest life spans while bulldogs have the shortest.

Dec 23, 2025 · Health & Medicine New dietary guidelines flip the food pyramid The new guidelines emphasizes eating protein and full-fat dairy while reducing sugar, carbs and ultraprocessed foods.

Jan 10, 2025 · AI has the potential to make health care more effective, equitable and humane. Whether the tech delivers on these promises remains to be seen.

Dec 13, 2024 · Did microbes ever live on Mars? Did an "elevator" help build Egypt’s first pyramid? Some signs pointed to yes this year, but confirmation is still needed.