For years, a mysterious fossil specimen defied categorization, until one paleontologist made a surprising discovery.

Iowa State University's Insect Zoo is set to close this summer, ending a program that encouraged Iowans to be curious about rather than scared of bugs. Why it matters: The hands-on program that ...

Scientists on an icebreaker ship have captured a number of weird and wacky animals from Antarctica's ocean floor, including a ...

Hundreds of people are expected to visit Kenyon College’s  (BFEC) on Saturday, April 19, to celebrate Earth Day as part of a free, family-friendly event.  The annual “Keep It Wild” festival is open to ...

After 30 years of "spreading bug love," Iowa State University's Insect Zoo is coming to an end. The university's College of Agriculture and Life Sciences decided to close the Insect Zoo because of ...

Maya Bon and Ryan Albert on ceramics and chopping wood, the music “Tony Hawk Pro Skater,” last year’s health scare and touring with Clap Your Hands Say Yeah.

A spat between birds at your backyard birdfeeder highlights the sometimes fierce competition for resources that animals face in ...