The 'Age of Fishes' began with mass death, fossil database reveals

Some 445 million years ago, life on Earth was forever changed. During the geological blink of an eye, glaciers formed over ...
Smithsonian Magazine

Sharklike Fish With Weird, Buzz-Saw Jaws Sliced Through the Seas, Then Vanished. Now, Paleontologists Are Unraveling Their Secrets

These "total monsters of fishes" are extinct today, though new clues about their lives come from CT scans and their closest ...

10 vulnerable wildlife species to watch in 2026

A psychedelic spider, sign of spring, a loud primate and more make Fauna & Flora’s 2026 Species to Watch List.
Discover Wildlife

A venomous viper, ‘psychedelic’ tarantula and a fish shaped like a guitar are on the brink of extinction, say experts

Conservation charity Fauna & Flora has released its 2026 Species to Watch list, which spotlights some of the most endangered ...
New Scientist

We reveal our favourite 33 books, films, games and TV to escape with

New Scientist writers and contributors have chosen their top science-y books, films, TV shows, music, video games and board ...