The origin of reptiles on Earth has been shown to be up to 40 million years earlier than previously thought -- thanks to evidence discovered at an Australian fossil site that represents a critical ...

In other words, the appearance of reptiles—and by extension, the evolutionary branch that leads to humankind—gets pushed back ...

New fossilized tracks made by an ancient reptile indicate that these animals evolved tens of millions of years sooner than ...

Scientists in Australia have identified the oldest known fossil footprints of a reptile-like animal on a slab of sandstone ...

Comments on the naturalist and author of "The Natural History Of British Butterflies and Moths" from the 1860s. Plus a ...

When looking for the origin of microbiology, it is typical to refer to the latter part of the 19th century, when it developed ...

In his text On the Generation of Animals, dating back to the 4th century BC, the Greek philosopher also characterised the ...

A scientific team has created a serum that neutralizes the venom of 19 of the most lethal species, such as the black mamba or ...

A man who injected himself with snake venom helped create an antivenom that can protect mice from venomous snakes. Researchers hope for human clinical trials one day.

Venezuela’s blackout? Blame it on a rogue iguana seeking revenge against humanity, perhaps fresh from a failed audition for ...

ESPN's Bracketology efforts are focused on projecting the NCAA tournament field just as we expect the NCAA Division I basketball committee to select the field in March. ESPN bracketologist Joe ...

The first edition had 11 teams and was won by Algeria, who defeated Guinea on the away goals rule following a 4-4 draw on aggregate. The first six editions were knockout competitions, before the first ...