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Researchers discovered a striking new plant species in Mizoram's misty mountains that looks like a cobra but blooms like a flower. The whip-tailed lily, found near Tlangpui Peak, showcases India's incredible biodiversity and the importance of local conservation efforts.
For generations, the Bugkalot people of the Philippines used a white-flowered plant called "kelli" to treat sick dogs. Now scientists have finally caught up, officially recognizing it as a new species that needs urgent protection.
Scientists have discovered a new jellyfish species in Japanese aquariums, complete with tiny brown spots that multiply like Michelin stars as it matures. The find proves aquariums aren't just pretty displays—they're frontiers for biodiversity discovery.
Scientists discovered a new species of spinosaurus deep in the Sahara Desert, 600 miles from ancient coastlines, revealing fish-eating dinosaurs thrived in inland river forests. The scimitar-crested predator represents a stunning find after a 70-year search inspired by a single sentence in an old geology book.
Researchers studying stranded pygmy sperm whales off Florida's coast discovered three never-before-seen bacteria types, opening a window into the hidden health of one of the ocean's most mysterious creatures. The 20-year study reveals how much we still don't know about life beneath the waves.
Researchers discovered six new species of ancient, fragile comb jellies in Colombia's ocean using underwater photography. These gelatinous creatures predate dinosaurs and collapse instantly when removed from water.
Scientists have discovered a completely new genus of snake living underground in Mexico's Balsas River basin. The find adds to Mexico's status as one of only 17 "megadiverse" nations holding most of Earth's species.
Scientists exploring Argentina's deep ocean discovered 28 new species, including a giant phantom jellyfish as long as a school bus with 33-foot arms. The rare creature has been spotted fewer than 120 times since 1899.
Army researchers discovered 26 never-before-seen microbe species in ancient Alaskan permafrost that could lead to frostbite-preventing creams and ice-resistant coatings. These tiny survivors have stayed alive in frozen ground for 40,000 years, and scientists are unlocking their secrets.
An Austrian researcher discovered a vibrant pink and yellow moth hiding in plain sight for 250 years, mistaken for a common species. He named the stunning Mediterranean moth after his wife to celebrate their 42nd wedding anniversary.
Researchers discovered a bright yellow coral that flashes green light when touched, the first bioluminescent animal ever documented inside a deep-sea cave. The new species, found 1,260 feet down near Japan, reveals how much of our ocean still holds surprises.
A rare armored mollusk from three miles beneath the ocean got its scientific name from the internet. Over 8,000 people worldwide helped name the deep-sea creature Ferreiraella populi, meaning "of the people."
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Scientists spotted a rare giant phantom jelly the length of a school bus gliding through Argentine waters 820 feet below the surface. The December expedition also uncovered 28 potential new species and revealed thriving deep-sea ecosystems no one knew existed.
An ocean expedition off Argentina's coast discovered the world's largest known reef of a rare deep-sea coral, spanning nearly the size of Vatican City. The team also found 28 suspected new species and ecosystems teeming with life in waters once thought to be less diverse. ##
A PhD student following his curiosity discovered a tiny black ladybug species living unnoticed on his university campus in Japan. The find proves that new species still exist right under our noses, even in busy cities.
Marine researchers discovered nearly 800 species living 4,000 meters below the Pacific Ocean, most never seen before. The five-year study reveals both the wonder of deep-sea life and how future mining might affect one of Earth's least explored places.
New species of plankton evolved as quickly as 2,000 years after the asteroid that killed the dinosaurs, proving life bounces back faster than scientists ever imagined. The discovery rewrites what we know about nature's resilience after catastrophic events.
Scientists exploring an ancient Roman water mine beneath a Spanish town discovered a tiny new species that has been hiding there for millennia. The find proves that unknown creatures can exist right under our feet, even in urban areas.
Scientists discovered 91 new animal species in a small Chinese quarry, revealing how life bounced back after a catastrophic extinction event 512 million years ago. The 50,000 fossils offer an unprecedented window into evolution's resilience.
Truffle-hunting dogs in North Carolina are doing more than finding gourmet ingredients. They're helping scientists discover new species and monitor ecosystem health across the U.S.
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