The greater honeyguide learned to lead humans to beehives, luring them with the promise of honey so they’d unlock the wax the ...

The debate over the existence of extraterrestrial life touches literature, religion, and science in 17th century Europe.

A new book charts the millennia-old history of our fascination with aliens, and how myth transformed into research.

Octopuses can use their suckers to detect harmful microbes on the surface of objects like crab shells, or their own eggs.

Indigenous and Western scientists are working together to uncover biodiversity in the icy deep. They're getting some ...

Octopuses are survival experts! They can hide in secret dens, change their skin to blend in, and even shoot ink to trick ...

As you collect materials, think about whether they’d work underwater, where octopuses live. To create your den, start by ...

Golden oyster mushrooms have escaped from home growing kits into the wild. Plus, the ancient origin story of the humble ...

Ever seen the hairs on a bee’s eyeball? Or the contours of a hummingbird's tongue? Science photographer Anand Varma takes us ...

Science Friday’s annual cephalopod celebration is back! Learn about our favorite smart marine invertebrates through reported stories and interactive activities for all ages.

Researchers found that octopuses can use their arms to detect harmful microbes on the surface of objects like crab shells or their own eggs.