News A tiny scampering creature -- it's how all us mammals got our start An artist's rendering of the hypothetical placental ancestor, a small, insect-eating animal with a long, furry tail.

Forest fires in Chile ravaged vast swathes of land this year, leaving patches once thick with sturdy old trees reduced to burnt landscapes. Now, three plucky dogs are helping replant it all. The ...

Scientists found a “large” animal with a colorful groin on trees in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and discovered a new species, a study said. Photo from Eli Greenbaum As daylight filtered ...

Why is Christian Science in our name? Our name is about honesty. The Monitor is owned by The First Church of Christ, Scientist, and we’ve always been transparent about that. The church publishes the ...