Deep beneath the ice-encrusted Arctic seas near the North Pole, atop an inactive deep-sea volcano, a community of sea sponges has survived for centuries by eating the fossils of ancient extinct worms.

The creature raises the number of new species found by scientists studying these seemingly inhospitable ecosystems to 48 Rouse and his colleagues have encountered roughly 450 species at the Costa ...

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent six days a week. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. The planet’s deep-sea worms survive and thrive in some pretty ...

A University of Kansas paleontologist exploring an area known for its fossils recently uncovered a never-before-discovered ancient sea worm – and showed off her “nerdy” side while naming it.Video ...