Discover how woodpeckers use their bodies like hammers, combining muscle power and coordination to drill through wood.

The research provides direct evidence that at least one pterosaur species ate plants. That simple gut snapshot shifts a ...

Paleontologists spotted injuries on the tails of duck-billed dinosaur fossils that might have occurred during mating.

Dubbed the 'Jesus lizard,' the basilisk lizard of Central and South America possesses an astonishing ability to run across water. Specialized toes wit ...

Walk past most park ponds and you’ll spot him: the male mallard. Despite being a common bird, the male mallard still looks ...

Guided by faculty experts, an innovative restoration makes the beloved UChicago landmark a haven for visitors and wildlife ...

A newly described dinosaur that appears to have persisted beyond a catastrophic die-off is forcing scientists to rethink how ...

Shedd Aquarium and Adler Planetarium opened in 1930, joining the Field on Chicago’s lakefront south of Grant Park. In 1998, ...

You can practice your dinosaur impressions without judgment (except perhaps from the dinosaurs themselves, who have seen it all before and remain stoically unimpressed by your Velociraptor call). For ...

The Orange Crush – a Maryland specialty made with fresh-squeezed orange juice, vodka, triple sec, and a splash of lemon-lime soda – is the unofficial state cocktail for a reason. It’s refreshing, ...

Learn how the spider-tailed horned viper uses predatory mimicry and a spider-shaped tail to lure birds in Iran.

I’m obsessed with my two cats, so I found the best gifts for cat lovers, including upgrades to everyday items and personalized pet gifts.