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Fossil tracks from 545 million years ago suggest complex life forms were already crawling around before the Cambrian ...

This isn’t the first time scientists have found thriving ecosystems in seemingly inhospitable parts of the ocean. For decades, marine biologists have studied hydrothermal vents—essentially underwater ...

The eye of the apple snail is unusually similar to a human eye—but, unlike human eyes, it can regrow itself if injured or ...

In this column, @SmokiesLife intern writer Hannah Early examines lichen and biodiversity in Great Smoky Mountains National ...

A unique event of underwater volcanic activity caused continents to collide and produce nutrient-rich regions that could ...

It takes apple snails about 28 days to regenerate their eyes, from the initial amputation to full restoration. This process ...

Apple snails have a remarkable ability to regenerate their eyes. The researchers see this discovery as a promising breakthrough that could pave the way for curing human eye diseases and ...

Human eyes are complex and irreparable, yet they are structurally like those of the freshwater apple snail, which can ...

When visitors come to explore Great Smoky Mountains National Park, they have access to a wealth of knowledge highlighting the diversity of plants, animals, and ecosystems found in this special place.

Human eyes are complex and irreparable, yet they are structurally like those of the freshwater apple snail, which can ...