Although its the largest invertebrate species in the world, scientists have never glimpsed the colossal squid (Mesonychoteuthis hamiltoni) in its natural habitat. However, a non-profit ocean research ...

As we reflect on 2025, we’re taking a peek into our archive to spotlight some of the stories we’re still thinking about. It’s a joy and a privilege to share so much creativity with you each day, and ...

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From giant stick bugs to rarely seen sea creatures, these animal videos fascinated us—and led to new scientific discoveries. An orca calf and adult swim in the Norwegian fjords. Orcas have been among ...

A lot of weird-looking life-forms lurk in the deep sea, and this year we got some spectacularly close looks at several of them, including a goofy Doctor Who–esque octopus, alienlike Antarctic dwellers ...

Imagine you’re out for a blissful swim, trying to catch a glimpse of some beautiful whales. The sun is shining, the water feels refreshing, and, uh oh, something just brushed past your leg. Something ...

Colossal Biosciences’ new holiday video reimagines a classic Christmas poem with a fluffy, scientific twist Colossal Biosciences debuted a wintry-themed short film starring its woolly mouse ...

As Dr Michelle Taylor took a moment to breathe in the icy Antarctic air, a stark realisation sunk in. The nearest humans, aside from her immediate colleagues, were hundreds of miles away on the ...