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So much about galaxies remains a mystery. We know what they're made of and that we live in one (the Milky Way), but how many galaxies are in the universe?

A new study shows that invasive red fire ants that have been introduced via soil imports have already established 88 colonies in Italy, while global warming is helping the species expand its territory. Read more here.

Researchers identify 88 nests of destructive invasive non-native species near Syracuse in Sicily

A highly invasive ant species notorious in the Americas for their persistent swarms and stinging bites, red fire ants have finally been detected in Europe. Scientists say they knew that it would happen sooner or later.

Northern muriquis, which live in the Atlantic forest of Brazil, are one of the most endangered species of monkey in the world. To better understand what goes on in the mating lives of muriquis, researchers at the University of Texas at Austin and the University of Wisconsin–Madison turned to the monkeys’ poop to help gain insight into how the primates choose their mates.

Muriquis live in peaceful, egalitarian societies, the core of which consists of related males and their mothers. 

Thousands of photographs have revealed how many of Australia's dolphins are living with shark-inflicted wounds.

Shark-inflicted wounds are common among dolphins along Australia's coastline, new research has found. Marine mammal experts from Flinders...

Meet the Bengsons on the set of "Ohio" coming to Actors Theatre's Victor Jory stage from Wednesday, Jan. 18-Saturday, Jan. 28.

It’s a major win for the push to create a World Heritage Site unlike any other, and a boon to ecotourism – but a threat to a rival industry fighting for the same waters.