Engineered animals show new way to fight mercury pollution
Australian scientists have found an effective new way to clean up methylmercury, one of the world’s most dangerous pollutants, which often builds up in our food and environment because of…
Nighthawks: Wild medaka actively court female fish in wee hours
Observing animal behavior in a laboratory offers a controlled environment, but these model organisms can behave differently in the wild. An Osaka Metropolitan University-led research team that uses medaka in…
Driver Dodges Highway Traffic To Save Helpless Animal Stranded On Median
“ our team’s worst nightmare …” Karla quickly pulled over to the side of the highway, determined to help the stray dog despite not having any rescue tools with her.…
A Shivering Pile of ‘Helpless Angels’ Was Left in the Cold—Until One Woman Stepped In
It was a cold January evening in Michigan when Matthew and Theresa Lyson, founders of Michigan Duck Rescue and Sanctuary, received an urgent call. A woman named Pam had spotted…
This Valentine’s Day, thank voles for our understanding of love
For decades, scientists have been fascinated by the intricate chemistry of love, searching for the biological mechanisms that drive human connection, bonding, and affection. At the heart of this research…
Masquerading moth deploys unique optical tricks to evade predators
Researchers from Murdoch University and The University of Western Australian found the forewings of the fruit-sucking moth (Eudocima aurantia) have the appearance of a crumpled leaf — but are in…
Native bee populations can bounce back after honey bees move out
Managed honey bees have the potential to affect native bee populations when they are introduced to a new area, but a study led by researchers at Penn State suggests that,…
Their Dog Vanished Without a Trace—Eight Years Later, the Unthinkable Happened
“We did everything we could to find her.” In November 2017, Daisy was happily playing in her family’s yard when a car full of strangers suddenly pulled up, snatched her,…
Carrier Dumped On Sidewalk In Middle Of The Night Held Someone Pregnant Inside
She’s safe and happy now ❤️ Late last month, a 1-year-old cat named Ajita found herself in a terrifying situation. In the middle of the night, her previous owner placed…
Woman Wakes Up to an Unexpected Guest Napping in Her Lawn Chair
“You must be someone’s baby …” On a chilly December morning, Karly, a dedicated cat rescuer, woke up to find a fluffy stranger curled up on her lawn chair. As…