In “Giant Love,” the novelist’s great-niece chronicles the Texas saga’s divisive reception and the epic film adaptation that’s now better known than the book. By Alexandra Jacobs When ...

Sri Lankan scientists have reviewed the Rasbora of Sri Lanka and conclude that there are five species on the island, including two species that they describe as new. Anjana Silva, Kalana Maduwage and ...

A species of enormous hornets has found its way to Europe for the first time. The southern giant hornet (Vespa soror) is native to a broad swath of tropical Asia, but four of the immense insects ...

The Extremely Large Telescope is currently under construction, with the most recent milestones including progress made with building the dome, central structure and the base for the primary mirror ...

What is the true rasbora? Just as in the film epic many will make a claim and create even more confusion. Nathan Hill investigates. Say hello to one of those complicated groups of fish where ...

After raising an unnervingly talented spider in secret, 12-year-old Charlotte must face the facts about her pet-and fight for her family's survival-when the once-charming creature rapidly transforms ...