In a surprise twist, a major group of flowering plants is evolving twice as quickly in temperate zones as the…

Perhaps you have worn a string of pearls around your neck, paid for a diver to retrieve what you hope…

A staple on the sidelines for Gator sports teams, Gatorade also replenishes a different kind of athlete at the University…

The fourth week of June is National Pollinator Week. What exactly is a pollinator? Why are pollinators important? Why should…

Shark attack numbers have sunk to dramatic lows, likely a side effect of closed beaches and widespread quarantines, according to…

Move over, Linnaeus: There’s a new way of naming organisms. Scientists have formalized an alternative set of rules 285 years…

According to a well-studied but controversial principle known as Bergmann’s Rule, species tend to be larger in cold climates and…

Globally acclaimed artist and beloved Florida Museum of Natural History collaborator Naziha Mestaoui passed away on April 29. She was…

Catnip is most famous for its ability to launch felines into a euphoric frenzy, but the origin of its cat-attracting…

The Sunshine State’s iconic wildlife includes the American alligator, the Florida panther, the scrub jay and the manatee. But some…