The human eye has three different types of cone cells, known as photoreceptors, that allow us to see millions of different colors. Animals have varying numbers of these receptors, which allows some ...

People in Britain are being asked to join the Big Butterfly Count as experts warn time is running out to save some species. A recent report from wildlife charity Butterfly Conservation warned that ...

From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or ...

A new butterfly species has been named to honor the young Ukrainian refugee, Iryna Zarutska, who was stabbed to death while riding the light rail in Charlotte, North Carolina, earlier this year. The ...