Emperor Penguins Now a Threatened Species
Emperor penguins officially a threatened species because of projections of population decline from climate change and ineffective conservation.
Category: Zoology
Is Drumming Like Singing? A Focus on Woodpeckers
Woodpeckers may not sing out melodies, but a new study hones in on how their drumming may be similar to birdsong on a neural level.
Cats Are Calmed by Cat-Specific Music
Cats in a new study showed lower stress responses while listening to a certain type of music, which could help vet visits be less stressful.
How Does Tissue Regenerate?
By Noeline Subramaniam (@spicy_scientist) Regeneration often sounds like science fiction—Wolverine’s healing superpowers probably spring to mind. But you don’t have…
Moths Know Where to Go: A Look at Moth Migration
Moth migration may be guided by an internal compass to find the way, according to a new study that tracked flight paths of individual moths.
Let’s Do Some Doggone Science With Your Pup!
Check out these five citizen science projects to celebrate National Dog Day on August 26!
Where Do Blue Whales Go to Breed?
Blue whales are the largest animal on Earth, yet the breeding grounds of these elusive creatures remained a mystery for a long time…until now.
A Fly Cruises the Smell Arena for Science
Have you ever wondered how you brain interprets smells? How about how the the brain of a tiny fruit fly interprets smells? Wonder no longer!
Climate Change Threatens California Pikas
The beloved American pika is losing its habitat. These little animals could loose 75 percent of their range quite soon to climate change.
Make Your Garden a Powerhouse for Pollinators
Home gardens are by far the biggest source of food for pollinating insects, including bees and wasps, in cities and towns.