Beachgoers in Shock as Bugs Descend from the Sky
What would you do? If you’re not fond of creepy crawlies, you might have wanted to steer clear of Misquamicut State Beach in Rhode Island this past weekend. What started…
‘My jaw just dropped’: 500 million-year-old larva fossil found with brain preserved
The newly discovered Youti yuanshi larva fossil is so well-preserved that it provides a road map for arthropod evolution during the Cambrian period. Researchers have unveiled key insights into the…
Unleashing the Power: Exploring the Astonishing Bite Force of Crocodiles
In this extract from “Bite: An Incisive History of Teeth, from Hagfish to Humans,” Bill Schutt looks at the creatures with the strongest bite forces in the world. In the…
Tiny Saunas: Frogs’ New Weapon Against Chytrid Fungus
Frogs battling a deadly fungal infection might find unexpected relief in tiny brick saunas. Researchers discovered that green and golden bell frogs, afflicted by chytrid fungus (Batrachochytrium dendrobatidis), could improve…
New Insights from the Last Woolly Mammoths: Unraveling Their Extinction Mystery
Four thousand years ago, on an island off the coast of what is now Siberia, the last woolly mammoth took its final breath. Isolated from other mammoths on that island,…
How Smart Was the Mighty T. Rex?
Last year, the iconic dinosaur received a significant reevaluation. Neuroscientist Suzana Herculano-Houzel determined that the fearsome reptile had 3.3 billion neurons — nerve cells — in the front part of…
Fascinating Discovery: Hens Blush When Scared or Excited, Study Reveals
Hens fluff their head feathers and blush to express different emotions and levels of excitement, according to a study publishing July 24, 2024, in the open-access journal PLOS ONE by…
Hippos ‘Fly’ Briefly While Trotting, Study Shows
Researchers have unveiled a fascinating discovery about hippopotamuses: unlike other four-legged mammals, hippos trot at high speeds and become airborne for “a surprisingly long time.” Despite their massive size, comparable…
Cat Burglars: Scientists Investigate Why Felines ‘Steal’ Random Objects
Cats’ Mischievous Behavior in Frigiliana In the small town of Frigiliana, Spain, a case of feline mischief has captured local and scientific interest. A mother cat and her two kittens…
7-Month-Old Tree Kangaroo Emerges from Mom’s Pouch at Bronx Zoo: See the Cute Photos!
NEW YORK (AP) — This week, the Bronx Zoo celebrated the public debut of its newest tree-dwelling kangaroo joey, as the tiny Matschie’s tree kangaroo, or Dendrolagus matschiei, peeked its…