Beyond spirited dinner party debate, establishing which creatures have consciousness matters in terms of animal welfare and conservation policy. A Michigan State University philosophy scholar has ...

They spent so long trying to get onto “Shark Tank,” when a producer finally emailed them, they thought it was fake. It was definitely real and their dream of appearing on season 17 of the hit ABC ...

Nick Saban's influence continues in Alabama even though he's no longer the Crimson Tide head coach. This time, it has nothing to do with football. It involves an ancient species of crab. Saban has ...

Jasmine Jones won a $25,000 grand prize at the yearly Crab Tank pitch competition (O’Doherty Photo/Baltimore Homecoming) Power Moves is a recurring series where we chart the comings and goings of ...

One small think tank is driving health policy within the GOP. It has also created friction on Capitol Hill and in the White House as Republicans clash over the future of Obamacare. Paragon Health ...

One night while documenting wildlife, photographer Shawn Miller discovered hermit crabs living in trash. Now, he’s on a mission to swap their plastic homes for proper shells with his conservation ...

A beach outing turned into a rare coastal spectacle when Michelle Canizalez of The Woodlands encountered a mass gathering of hermit crabs on the bayside of Galveston Island earlier this month. "I have ...

Hermit crabs have hard claws and legs, but soft abdomens they stick inside abandoned mollusk shells. (Photo by Gail Karlsson) I enjoy having hermit crabs in the yard. They are cute and fun, and come ...

Plastic trash in the ocean is a long-standing issue. Experts estimate there are over 170 trillion pieces of plastic in the ocean, including harmful fragments of microplastic as well as larger pieces ...

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent every weekday. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. If you’ve ever sifted along a tide pool or visited a souvenir ...

Hermit crabs are fascinating. Not only do these crustaceans often grow into massive creatures, but they also change shells throughout their lives. Their appearance can vary depending on the size and ...

Police on a Japanese holiday island have arrested three Chinese nationals after thousands of protected hermit crabs were found stuffed into multiple suitcases.The three suspects – Liao Zhibin, 24, ...