The axolotl is at the center of groundbreaking research that could unlock new possibilities in regenerative medicine.

Imagine a world where you can regrow a lost limb. Scientists are hoping to make that vision a reality by uncovering the ...

A tiny creature with frilly gills, a polite smile and glowing green skin just gave scientists a major clue to solve one of biology’s biggest mysteries: limb regeneration.

Researchers at Northeastern University are studying how the amphibians regrow lost limbs and organs. Their findings could ...

With an estimated 8.75 million living species on earth, there are always going to be some weird and unusual animals you've ...

At the heart of the process is an enzyme called CYP26b1, which breaks down retinoic acid and dictates how much of the ...

Captive-bred salamander can survive in the wild, and old fynbos seeds will germinate, sowing science’s hope for habitat ...

National Geographic's 100 best images of the year–curated from 106 photographers, 121 stories, and more than two million photographs. Leonardo’s “Mona Lisa” is believed to depict Lisa ...

Axolotls, which breed well in captivity, are popular research subjects in the fields of aging and regenerative medicine. For humans, aging is inevitable. But axolotls, those cute, smiling ...

A new documentary attempts to answer this question. “The Face of Jesus” examines two acheiropoietic images of Christ — the Shroud of Turin and the Veil of Manoppello, both believed to be ...

New satellite images show North Korea has deployed what appear to be balloons alongside its damaged 5,000-ton warship that has been laying on its side and partially submerged since a botched ...

Cybersecurity experts have revealed that predators need just 20 images to create deepfake videos of children, prompting urgent warnings over the growing dangers of sharing family photos online.