Tag: nature

A universal mathematical formula that can describe the remarkable efficiency of the egg shape has always eluded science – until now.

UK and international scientists find that giant land mammal evolved in isolation to become a comparatively tiny shadow of its former self.

Corals that grew at the end of the ice age around 15,000 years ago are helping scientists to understand why the ice age ended so suddenly.

The Royal Botanic Gardens in Kew is stepping up efforts to store precious Australian seeds to safeguard flora from future catastrophes.

The Wildlife Photographer of the Year 2018 Awards are around the corner. A few incredible pictures have been revealed.

Spiders are a traditional part of a Halloween scare and for some people they have been a source of fear for years. But in reality, spiders deserve to instil a sense of amazement, not fear.

Not only are peacock spiders beautiful, teeny tiny and adorable, but they can dance too! Check out their moves...

Crocodiles have always enjoyed a healthy respect in the Northern Territory but high season has just begun for an even deadlier creature: the box jellyfish.