Turtle shells evolved over the course of 300 million years, but self-defense wasn't the initial driver, researchers think.

The Turtle Shell is a unique helmet that players can craft in Minecraft that provides them with a Water Breathing status effect. Turtle Shells are the perfect helmet to go underwater mining/exploring ...

A recent tragedy occurred in Indian River County, Florida when an elderly man tried to save a turtle. The reptile was slowly creeping across I-95 when an 87-year-old Vermont native attempted to help ...

A sea turtle's shell is a masterpiece. A study reveals that marine turtle shells combine flexibility and strength to protect against predators like sharks and stress while optimizing movement. This ...

In cartoons, when a turtle is spooked, it retreats into and closes up its shell. While used for comic effect, this imagery is based in fact – although not all turtles are capable of this protective ...

Article by Molly Schafer Photos courtesy of Molly Schafer, Mat Smith, Andy Tocydlowski, Maya Walker, Jim White, Kenneth Geisert and University Archives September 10, 2024 The discovery of a ...

The invention of the atom bomb has shaped both history and ecosystems across the globe. Its far-reaching impacts have even led scientists to consider using the signature of nuclear weapons to mark a ...

KIRKWOOD, Mo. (KWCH) - Peanut the Turtle, a symbol against litter for 40 years, is celebrating her 41st birthday. Unlike the famous Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, Peanut’s distinctive figure-eight ...