Science is known for precision, but sometimes the names it produces sound almost unbelievable. From oddly named particles to strangely labeled species, some terms seem more humorous than scientific.

Through a unique collaboration between the Senckenberg Ocean Species Alliance (SOSA), Pensoft Publishers, and science communicator Ze Frank, a new species of deep-sea chiton has officially been named ...

Scientific name of horse: The relationship between humans and horses has changed from one dependent on survival-based hunting to one based on a complex partnership that includes sports, farming, and ...

Only a few biology enthusiasts and science students know what the scientific name for a goat is. Goats (Capra hircus) are amazing animals. They were one of the first animals that people domesticated ...

Scientific name of carrot: Carrots are a key part of a healthy diet. They come in many colors, from the bright orange sticks in a lunchbox to the dark purple roots found in artisanal markets. But what ...

The people’s mollusc: Scientists name strange deep-sea creature after thousands offer suggestions online - Eleven different ...

A new astronomical tool on Maunakea was given its official name, with the Hawaiian name “ʻŌnohiʻula” designated to the Subaru ...

Award-winning dive operator funds whale shark satellite tagging, supports girls in science, and gives divers a direct ...

As the global longevity and wellness market surges toward record valuations, a quiet crisis is brewing in the digital ...

Commercial star-naming services may offer a romantic idea for Valentine's Day, but these names aren't officially recognized. The International Astronomical Union assigns star names, maintaining ...

The Environmental Protection Agency has revoked a key scientific finding that supported U.S. regulations on greenhouse gas ...

A British dinosaur convention is banning paleontologists named in the Jeffrey Epstein files from attending DinoCon – as the ...