Even as some scientists search for signs of life beyond Earth, other researchers have been discovering new species on our own humble planet faster than ever before. From high up in the mountains to ...

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A bumpy snailfish, Andean mouse opossum and ancient sea cow were just some of the many species described in 2025. Even as some scientists search for signs of life beyond Earth, other researchers have ...