"This could be the first recorded sighting in the world of an adult black devil or abyssal anglerfish (Melanocetus johnsonii) ...

Seen up close, each polyp has a tube-like body and an opening ringed with dozens of “transparent” tentacles. These ...

In a river of southern China, a “slender” creature with “tiny scales” under its skin paused to rest along the gravel riverbed. Its coloring helped it blend in, but not well enough. Nearby scientists ...

Deadly drownings of animals in water canals for irrigation and other purposes have been observed in various countries. The ...

About half a million years ago, several sloths, armadillos, and horses fell into a sinkhole in Florida’s Big Bend region. […] ...

Crocodiles are ambush predators, relying on stealth and surprise to catch their prey. They often lie in wait, partially submerged, and then use their powerful jaws to snap shut on unsuspecting animals ...

Water is essential for overall health, and drinking warm or hot water may have additional benefits, such as aiding digestion, improving circulation, and reducing stress. Although there is little ...

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Bill Sullivan receives funding from the National Institutes of Health. Water that comes straight from natural sources, dubbed “raw water,” is gaining popularity. Raw water advocates reject ...

in animals that consumed alkaline water for long periods of time. But researchers could not explain the mechanisms behind these effects, so it's unclear if they're applicable to humans.