Certain parasitic worms survive by taking control of snail behavior. Instead of hiding, infected snails are driven into exposed areas where predators can easily find them. The worms manipulate ...

The Coonamessett Farm Foundation is trying to create a market for species that prey on bivalves — especially scallops, which ...

Some of nature’s most mesmerizing works of art might just be hanging in your backyard. The artist is an orb weaver spider.

Skincare treatments like snail slime and vampire facials have become popular. But are these worth it? A dermatologist explains it.

From snails to skunks, squirrels to cicadas, most of our neighbors are quiet and seldom interact with us, but they play ...

The oldest fossilized remains of complex animals appear suddenly in the fossil record, and as if from nowhere, in rocks that ...

The winter months and post-holiday slump are notorious for their ability to turn even the most prepared person into a ...

Just try to keep a straight face at these one-liners for all ages. Adults and kids will laugh at these hilarious jokes.

Every December I find myself doing the same thing; packing a suitcase that never seems to close, and convincing myself that ...

For the last column of this year, I’m going to do something totally different. Instead of making you wait to the end for the ...

Guardian writers and readers share the simple tricks they use to bring a bit of joy into their lives ...

The Australian city’s home-grown food scene is going from strength to strength, with in-water oyster experiences and garden ...