Case in point: Scientists from Tokyo University and Hokkaido University in Japan stumbled across some mysterious jet-black eggs while piloting a remotely operated vehicle (ROV) in the Pacific Ocean at ...

In the new research, the scientists used their submersible, called the Fendouzhe, to journey down to what is called the hadal ...

A study by South Korean scientists discovered four new species of dragon pseudoscorpions in a cave while doing field research ...

A Chinese submersible discovered thousands of worms and molluscs about 10 kilometres below sea level, in the Mariana Trench ...

A rare deep-sea creature with alien-like features washed up on an Oregon beach's shore. Local beachcombers found a deep-sea angler fish known as the Pacific football fish just south of Cannon ...

Living between 656 to 14,436 feet, it flashes light-producing organs to attract prey before lunging at lightning speed. The 12-inch-long creature thrives in a world of complete darkness.

The tiny creature measured less than 1 centimeter, according to the scientists. Photo by Hiroki Nakajima Experts described the crab’s chelipeds as “strongly unequal and dissimlar.” ...

Scientists Finally Understand Bizarre Deep-Sea Creature Discovered in 2000 Formerly known as the 'mystery mollusk,' this glow-in-the-dark nudibranch is the first of its kind to be seen living in ...

World Scaly creature emerges from rocks in darkness. It turns out to be new species in India By Aspen Pflughoeft June 7, 2023 9:45 AM ...

Night Magic: Adventures among Glowworms, Moon Gardens, and Other Marvels of the Dark by Leigh Ann Henion. Algonquin, 2024 ($30) I recently returned from a camping trip with legs covered in bug ...

In the book ‘Night Magic,’ Leigh Ann Henion writes of encounters with salamanders, bats, glowworms and other life-forms nurtured by darkness.

Creatures After Dark is open from 6 to 9 p.m. on the following days: Oct. 11-13, Oct. 18-20, and Oct. 25-29. The creepy creatures of the Botanical Gardens come to life at night!