Even botanists can be surprised at the sheer variety of a houseplant often known only for being indestructible.

Despite a shy Texas critter's attempt to avoid contact with humans, it recently ended up closer to a person than most of its species would ever endeavor. On Friday afternoon, Stephanie Bartusov ...

The engineering and defensive skills of red wood ants help the endangered species transcend its small stature in the natural world. Droves of ants spray formic acid produced by a venom gland at ...