There are roughly 3,000 snake species on Earth, and about 600 of them are venomous. That sounds terrifying, but most snakes ...

Only a scattering of light penetrates the deep water, more than 300 feet beneath the ocean surface off the coast of Guam.

Unlike tourist-packed destinations, there are places so perilous that only a few dare to visit. The dangers come from violent ...

Every animal with a brain needs sleep — and even a few without a brain do, too. Humans sleep, birds sleep, whales sleep and ...

For deep reef divers, descending into the ocean’s mesophotic layer can feel like exploring the moon. Discovering never-before ...

Beneath the waves are millions of dangerous sea creatures – and they exist on every continent, from Oceania to Asia and ...

The Goliath birdeater ( Theraphosa blondi) is the world’s largest spider, with a leg span up to 30 cm (12 in). Its hairy, robust form, and fangs capable of piercing small prey, give it a looming ...

Federico Donelli is affiliated with the Italian Institute for International Political Studies (ISPI), the Nordic Africa Institute (NAI), and the Orion Policy Institute (OPI) The region stretches from ...

(NEXSTAR) – Thanks to messy weather, extended darkness and an annual surge of travelers, driving can be dangerous around the holidays — but some sections of highway are especially perilous, according ...