Discover how the Antarctic midge, Antarctica's only native insect, survives extreme cold through unique adaptations.

What's the only native insect of Antarctica have to do to survive? A research team has uncovered the special ability of the Antarctic midge to prosper in an extreme environment.

The Arctic is the area around the North Pole that used to be known for being cold year-round. With climate change, ...

Global warming is producing a rapid loss of plant species -- according to estimates, roughly 600 plant species have died out since 1750 -- twice the number of animal species lost. But which species ...

Although there are a few distinctive beasts that are place-specific, many ghosts, fairies, and goblins pop up in similar ...