World Bog Day was celebrated around the world on July 23. I celebrated by hiking to an Alaskan bog, or muskeg, as they are colloquially known. This particular bog surrounded a small lake that was ...

When it comes to biodiversity, researchers and the public tend to focus on large-scale patterns. This overlooks a hidden but precious diversity: small, inconspicuous wasps, midges, flies, beetles and ...

Dinosaurs were not just carnivores or herbivores; they were occasional omnivore too. We often think of dinosaurs as either preying on other dinos or mammals or as plant-eaters -- but in ecosystems ...

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent six days a week. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. Earth is home to some pretty gnarly carnivorous plants that will ...

Tyrannoroter heberti fossil shows one of the earliest land animals to eat plants, changing what we know about how ...

I am out at Bethabara Park shadowing Roger Richardson's insect-identification class. Richardson is an instructor of horticulture at Forsyth Technical Community College. This class is composed of 14 ...