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Octopuses in shallow waters, such as the common octopus, typically possess larger brains. Image Credit: Shutterstock Research suggests that the large brains of octopuses are influenced…
Please wait a moment Wenjian Sun et al. 2025 Remarkably, the rat is observed attempting to resuscitate its unconscious cage mate by pulling its tongue and…
Gene-edited pigs exhibit resistance to swine fever Simon Lillico By making a few genetic modifications, pigs can be rendered entirely resistant to swine fever, a significant…
A recent study reveals that certain optical illusions can deceive some animals, though not all. This emerging research may offer fresh insights into how perception influences…
“The technology has arrived and is currently unfolding,” stated Susan Lieberman, vice president of international policy at the Wildlife Conservation Society. “There may be instances where…
Jane Goodall, a renowned researcher who studied chimpanzee behavior and social structures, later emerged as a prominent figure in the animal welfare movement, passed away on…
Researchers from the University of California, Berkeley and Stanford University have investigated the brain circuits that regulate the release of growth hormone during sleep. Their findings…
New research by neurobiologists at Northwestern University and the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign reveals that the brain’s internal GPS changes as individuals navigate familiar environments. These…
University of Pennsylvania researchers used a deep learning tool named Apex to explore a worldwide venom dataset in search of new antibiotic candidates. Guan et al.…
Researchers in Australia have discovered the oldest known fossil footprint of reptile-like animals, dating back roughly 350 million years ago. This discovery implies that the first…
If it weren’t for Dutch settlers who introduced coffee trees to the islands of Java, Sumatra, and Sulawesi around 300 years ago, the world might still…
On April 1, the Trump administration initiated its budget cuts, impacting Morgantown, W.Va. Federal scientists were focusing on health and safety concerns for American workers. That…
Washington – Early Man utilized animal bones to create cutting tools 1.5 million years ago on a regular basis.A recent discovery of 27 sculptures and sharp…
There have been numerous ice age animals recovered from the world’s permafrost, ranging from woolly rhinos and wolves to urus, brown bears, and bison. Despite some…
Understanding time can be a complex concept. Einstein famously explained how time is relative, experienced differently based on the speed of an object. Let’s dive into…
aAt some point, most mobile games will die. Apple’s iOS software updates have removed thousands of App Store games over the years. Old games simply disappear…
Oriental hornet (Vespa orientalis) may drink you under the table Vladimir Kazachikov/Shutterstock One species of wasp, which often eats alcohol-containing foods, can retain alcohol at levels…
Questio Sympsonorum It is part of the Ediacaran biota and contains the oldest preserved evidence of complex macroscopic fauna. close-up of Questio Sympsonorum Footprints. Image credit:…
Marine biologists have discovered adult tubeworms and other extrusive animals beneath the ocean floor of the East Pacific Ridge, a volcanically active and rapidly spreading ridge…
The debate on whether cats or dogs are smarter has been ongoing for ages. Dogs typically have larger brains than cats, with more neurons in their…
In her laboratory, Jessica Nowicki can often be found pinching and plucking the legs of tiny female poison dart frogs, then returning the frog to its…
TThe dark mouth of a well has always been a fascinating focal point of human fascination. It is seen as both the source of life-sustaining water…
bee Rolling a wooden ball – obviously for fun. The beautiful wrasse fish is Recognize yourself in an underwater mirror. The octopus seems to be like…
On April 8th, while most people in the United States will be staring into the sky (preferably wearing appropriate safety glasses), animals will have no idea…
The standard chicken egg available in stores is a remarkable natural gift, filled with nutrients and incredibly versatile for cooking. However, they all look the same,…
Late last year, UrgentSeas received an anonymous tip from a former Miami Aquarium employee about an animal tank kept away from public view. Advocacy groups investigated.…
‘TToday is the first day of your new life on this pristine and beautiful island. Well then, congratulations! ” says benevolent raccoon landlord Tom Nook minutes…
There have been various conspiracy theories surrounding COVID-19, from microchips in vaccines to the virus being engineered in a lab. A recent study is challenging these…
Deep within the dusty archives of natural history museums worldwide lies a collection of rare species gathered over centuries, yet unseen by the public eye. However,…
WASHINGTON — Tails were once a feature of our ancient animal ancestors. Why did they disappear?Around 20 to 25 million years ago, during the split between…
Cutting, biting, slashing, and cannibalism are not words that we naturally associate with love. But there is beauty and splendor in the dark side of animal…
Most animals see the world differently than humans, and now it's a little easier to see through their eyes. Using two cameras and some software, the…
The concept of time Understanding time can be challenging, as Einstein demonstrated time’s relativity and how it can be experienced differently based on an object’s speed.…
All living things must eat in some way…whatever the shape of their mouth. And there are some truly bizarre mouths in the animal kingdom. Some of…
A strange phenomenon called visual masking can reveal the time scale of perception, but its underlying mechanisms are not well understood. Colored plots show neural activity…
Spotted Hyena This spotted hyena (Crokuta Crokuta) is a natural in front of the camera, while its mother and siblings watch closely in the background. This…
Grimes is getting into the toy business with “Glock,” the character she voices for Curio’s new line of screenless AI plush toys. The toy is not…