Cone snails may appear small and harmless, but some species possess an extremely potent venom used to immobilise prey. Found ...

Snails can hide in their shells for months or even years, slowing metabolism and sealing in moisture to survive harsh ...

Gilligan made good on his promise to himself. The resulting show, Pluribus, really is a wholly unique take on the sci-fi ...

From movement to mating signals, slug slime plays a vital role in survival and explains those silvery garden trails.

North of Auckland, a destination garden-museum, complete with art collection and sustainable vineyard, is on the market and ...

Ancient Cuneiform Script found in a Czech cave surprises researchers as they investigate whether it reflects lost cultural links.

Researchers retrieved reef monitoring devices that had been placed in deep coral reefs in Guam. The devices were placed up to 330 feet below the surface.

Researchers rediscover tiny tropical land snails, reclassifying lost species and reshaping the tree of life in Central ...

For deep reef divers, descending into the ocean’s mesophotic layer can feel like exploring the moon. Discovering never-before-seen marine species is part of the mission.

What a bunch of slimeballs! In just the latest major theft of a French national treasure, bandits slipped into a famous snail farm in northern France and snatched nearly 1,000 pounds of escargot worth ...

In the soup. These snails were served up to luxury diners in a tasty soup. Photo: public domain. Not content with robbing the French crown jewels from the Louvre, thieves have stolen €90,000 worth of ...

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