Introducing
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EarthThe southern San Andreas has a smaller, neighboring fault to its west
The newly-discovered Salton Trough Fault runs parallel to the southern San Andreas Fault in California, potentially affecting the region’s earthquake risk.
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OceansFirst U.S. ocean monument named in the Atlantic
A region of ocean off the coast of Cape Cod has become the first U.S. marine national monument in the Atlantic Ocean, President Barack Obama announced.
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LifeCalifornia’s goby is actually two different fish
One fish, two fish: California’s tidewater goby is two species.
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PaleontologyT. rex look-alike unearthed in Patagonia
A new dinosaur species discovered in Patagonia has the runty forearms of a Tyrannosaurus rex, but is not closely related to the gigantic predator.
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AnimalsNewly discovered big-headed ants use spines for support
Two newly discovered ant species provide new insights into spiny evolution.
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AnimalsTwo newly identified dinosaurs donned weird horns
Two newly discovered relatives of Triceratops had unusual head adornments — even for horned dinosaurs.
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PlantsScary tomato appears to bleed
A new species of Australian bush tomato bleeds when injured and turns bony in old age.
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AnimalsNew species of hairy weevil named after Chewbacca
A new weevil species,Trigonopterus chewbacca, joins the ranks of insects with a Star Wars moniker.
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PaleontologyBeetle saved in amber had helicopter wings
For the first time, scientists report the fossilized remains of two tiny Jacobson’s Beetles, preserved in amber for at least 37 million years.
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MicrobesThis microbe makes a meal of plastic
A newly identified bacterium can break down plastic waste.
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AnimalsAncient arthropod kept its brood close
A newly discovered ancient arthropod may offer clues on the evolution of parenting styles.