Children born today could be the last generation to enjoy swimming among stunning coral reefs, marine scientists have said. A meeting of leading wildlife experts - led by Sir David Attenborough - today warned that tropical reefs face 'imminent destructio

Meet Matilda, or Diamantinasaurus matildae (above, in an artist's depiction), one of two giant, plant-eating dinosaur species recently discovered in Australia. The fossilized creature, which measures almost 60 feet (18 meters) long, was unearthed in

The fearsome sabre-toothed tiger may have hunted in packs like the modern-day lion, scientists believe. New research points to the prehistoric big cat being a social animal rather than a solitary hunter. Sabre-tooth tiger: The study suggests they

PARIS (AFP) -- Scientists have traced the origin of fingers and toes to fish-like creatures that roamed the seas 380 million years ago, according to a new study.

Scientists believe they have taken the first picture of a planet orbiting a star similar to the sun. Not just data--real Picture! But for all the planet's strangeness, its star is quite like our own Sun. Sunstroke Davd Kagan explores in Doomwatch Legacy.

Self-recognition, it has been argued, is a hallmark of advanced cognitive abilities in animals. It was previously thought that only the usual suspects of higher cognition--some great apes, dolphins, and elephants--were able to recognize their own bodies

Tasmanian scientists are examining the teeth of 100 whales and believe their research shows whaling impacts the mental health of other whales in the pod.

On Friday, August 1, sky-watchers will have an excellent day, as they will get the chance to observe a total eclipse of the sun. It will be perfectly visible to those located in Greenland, Siberia, Mongolia and China.

Do you know that pen, that appears in the top right corner in the chat window, when the other side is typing? Well if on the other side you have cat on the keyboard skype will show you.

WASHINGTON (AP) -- Scientists unearthed a skull of the most primitive four-legged creature in Earth's history, which should help them better understand the evolution of fish to advanced animals that walk on land. The 365 million-year-old fossil skull, shou