Taxonomy is the science of describing, classifying and naming organisms. It organizes the vast diversity of life on Earth.

In this striking study, science writer Black (The Last Days of the Dinosaurs) presents vignettes illustrating the complex interplay between animals, plants ... of what the Earth was like millions ...

The Muséum de Bordeaux reminds us that life is full of movement, and that it also structures the animal and plant kingdoms.

Scientists have unlocked the mystery of why dinosaurs took 30 million years to dominate Earth by studying fossilized poop. By ...

This clip shows the array of behaviour shown by plants and animals throughout the year, in tune with the seasons and the seasonal weather. Plants and animals also time their lifecycles to coincide ...

15, 2024 — Animals and plants also live ... islands make up just over five per cent of Earth's land yet are home to 31 per cent of the world's plant species. A new study shows that of all ...

Photosynthesis not only fuels plant growth but also maintains the balance of oxygen and carbon dioxide in the Earth’s atmosphere. It is absolutely essential for life on Earth. “All living organisms on ...

The analysis of hundreds of fossilized droppings (plus a little bit of petrified vomit) from roughly 230 million years ago ...

Robot Identifies Plants by 'Touching' Their Leaves Nov. 13, 2024 — Researchers have developed a robot that identifies different plant species at various stages of growth by 'touching' their ...

Columnist Shannon Brennan writes that this Thanksgiving, she is grateful for life in all its diverse forms that makes the ...

They developed a pipeline called cytogenetics-by-sequencing to more easily and cost-effectively identify and characterize sex chromosomes in plants, successfully applying it to nearly 30 dioecious ...

However, declining bee populations can lead to reduced plant reproduction and habitat deterioration. Oysters, known as filter feeders, filter 50 gallons of water daily, improving water quality. Oyster ...