The Curious Life of a ‘Grotesque’ Singing Fish
Plainfin midshipmen migrate from the deep sea to the intertidal zone to spawn, and that’s when things really get loud
The Curious Life of a ‘Grotesque’ Singing Fish
Plainfin midshipmen migrate from the deep sea to the intertidal zone to spawn, and that’s when things really get loud
How Did Cockroaches Reach Global Domination?
A common species of cockroach hails from Asia, according to new research that tracks its spread around the globe
Is CBD Safe for Cats and Dogs?
Although studies are still mixed and products are often inconsistent, many scientists have hope that cannabidiol can help furry patients with arthritis, allergies and anxiety
Spiderweb Thread Inspires Ultrasmall Microphones
Sound recording could take a cue from arachnid acoustics
Mental Time Travel Helps Birds Remember Food Stashes
Eurasian Jays use something similar to humans’ episodic memory to remember where they stored their food
Goose Bumps, Extra Nipples and Leftover Tails Remind Us of What We Once Were
Humans’ evolutionary remnants show us the kinds of animals we used to be
Orcas Just Sank Another Yacht
Orcas have once again attacked and sunk a boat near the Strait of Gibraltar, a behavior that has scientists stumped
Revolutionary Genetics Research Shows RNA May Rule Our Genome
Scientists have recently discovered thousands of active RNA molecules that can control the human body
Why Insects Are Lured to Lights in the Night
Moths and other insects aren’t drawn to nighttime illumination for the reasons we think they are
Stolen Bacterial Genes Helped Whiteflies to Become the Ultimate Pests
Rather than relying on bacteria, whiteflies cut out the middleman and acquired their own genes to process nitrogen
Belugas Flirt and Fight by Morphing Their Squishy Forehead
Scientists are putting together a catalog of communications from belugas’ forehead “melon”
Puppy-Dog Eyes in Wild Canines Spark Rethink on Dog Evolution
The eyebrows of the African wild dog have scientists wondering whether other canine species besides domestic dogs can make the irresistible “puppy-dog eyes” expression