Move over, megalodon, there’s a new contender for most terrifying marine predator of all time. An analysis of fossil jaws belonging to octopuses that lived between 100 million and 72 million years ago ...

A prehistoric hidden cave and hippo bones found beneath a Welsh castle could transform understanding of ancient life in Britain, researchers said Thursday, calling the site a "once-in-a-lifetime ...

As ships return to the Strait of Hormuz, mines, sonar, and congestion continue to reshape the Gulf beneath the surface. But the ceasefire has not cleared the water. Naval mines, residual military ...

The scientific wonderers at What If reconstruct the dangerous landscape of a prehistoric continent filled with unique and deadly megafauna. Justice Department reaches $1.25 million settlement with ...

COMAL COUNTY, Texas — A Texas paleontologist has made a discovery that could re-write what scientists know about prehistoric life in the state. In March, John Moretti, a paleontologist with the ...

As conflict escalates in the Middle East, global attention is focused on the human toll of war. But strikes on oil tankers in the Red Sea and the Strait of Hormuz also threaten ecosystems that are ...

The Oklahoma City Zoo’s new experience features more than 60 life-sized animatronic dinosaurs, interactive exhibits, and themed rides through November 1, 2026. A prehistoric adventure is roaring into ...

Archaeologists are keen to learn more about the specific diets and culinary practices of ancient populations around the globe. An interdisciplinary team of scientists analyzed the residues on ...

A newly identified ichthyosaur from the UK’s Jurassic Coast is rewriting part of the prehistoric playbook. Nicknamed the “Sword Dragon of Dorset,” the three-meter-long marine reptile lived during a ...

Hundreds of thousands of marine animals are killed every year after becoming accidentally caught in commercial fishing nets. Sharks, skates and rays are at particular risk, alongside turtles, seals, ...

A recent cold snap on Florida's Space Coast has killed countless starfish and other marine life. The cold has also damaged vital coastal plants like sea grapes and mangroves, which protect against ...