When we think of brainpower, often the assumption is "bigger is better." In the case of the mountain beaver however, this isn't necessarily true.

Ancient rubies revealed some surprising information about past life on Earth.

Fuzzy caterpillars are a common sight throughout most of the United States, but this fuzz isn't actually hair. Learn more about these prickly creatures with A Moment of Science!

Learn about past theories on the nature of our closest star with today's A Moment of Science!

While no longer in use today, most people are still familiar with the mid-Atlantic accent of the past. What led to this particular form of pronunciation, and why isn't it around today?

Last week we examined the differences between humans and our closest genetic relatives. But what else separates us from chimpanzees?

It is commonly known that bats use echolocation to navigate the world. But did you know they can also block these sonar signals from their rivals?

What happened on the day that an asteroid caused a mass extinction event millions of years ago?

Evolution happens over such a long period of time, it can be difficult to study. One rare exception to this rule comes from steelhead trout.

When you burn a candle, where does the melted wax end up? Today's A Moment of Science has the answer