Discover the origin and purpose of the structures of living things, from why baboons have swollen bottoms to the ...

The American oyster once flourished along Maine’s coast. The proof is in the huge oyster middens — piles of discarded shells — on the banks of the Damariscotta River. Scientists believe these middens ...

Lionfish, mitten crabs and “sea vomit.” Meet eight marine species inadvertently brought to new territory that are taking the ...