A bumpy snailfish, Andean mouse opossum and ancient sea cow were just some of the many species described in 2025.

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Scientists discover 26 new bacterial species in NASA cleanrooms, revealing surprisingly resilient microbes with potential ...

The world still holds its secrets. Hidden under wet rocks, in the ocean’s twilight crevices, and in the minutiae of the ...

Researchers have identified over 70 new species, from ancient dinosaurs to living mammals and insects preserved in amber ...

The study author says that's important as having a good understanding of species on earth is critical to conservation efforts ...

New species are being discovered faster than ever before — at a rate of more than 16,000 every year, suggests a new study.

A living database reveals why the global count of mammal species keeps changing - and why accurate naming matters for ...

Scientists are taking inventory of the ocean-dwelling creatures that could be disturbed or harmed by deep-sea mining.

Overharvesting has raised conservation concerns for a widely foraged plant, but researchers say that better genetic insights ...

Congressional Republicans who want to delist several endangered species of predator now have an ally in the administration.

From polygamous tree toads to heavy stick bugs, this year’s extensive new species discoveries are changing the way we see our ...