Emperor Penguins Now a Threatened Species
Emperor penguins officially a threatened species because of projections of population decline from climate change and ineffective conservation.
Read MoreEmperor penguins officially a threatened species because of projections of population decline from climate change and ineffective conservation.
Read MoreWoodpeckers may not sing out melodies, but a new study hones in on how their drumming may be similar to birdsong on a neural level.
Read MoreCats in a new study showed lower stress responses while listening to a certain type of music, which could help vet visits be less stressful.
Read MoreBy Noeline Subramaniam (@spicy_scientist) Regeneration often sounds like science fiction—Wolverine’s healing superpowers probably spring to mind. But you don’t have to be a mutant to be able to regenerate. In fact, humans have the ability to regenerate in utero until the beginning of the third trimester. With the exception of our liver and digit tips, we largely lose this capacity as adults—but why? Let’s turn to the animal kingdom for answers. Is regeneration lost through evolution? Before we get to the species that, for the most part, are unable to…
Read MoreMoth migration may be guided by an internal compass to find the way, according to a new study that tracked flight paths of individual moths.
Read MoreCheck out these five citizen science projects to celebrate National Dog Day on August 26!
Read MoreBlue whales are the largest animal on Earth, yet the breeding grounds of these elusive creatures remained a mystery for a long time…until now.
Read MoreHave you ever wondered how you brain interprets smells? How about how the the brain of a tiny fruit fly interprets smells? Wonder no longer!
Read MoreThe beloved American pika is losing its habitat. These little animals could loose 75 percent of their range quite soon to climate change.
Read MoreHome gardens are by far the biggest source of food for pollinating insects, including bees and wasps, in cities and towns.
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