Meet the gray wolf: How the largest member of the dog family has evolved
Six red wolf pups were recently born at Zoo Knoxville, a significant milestone as the species is critically…
Antarctica averages minus 55°C at Vostok Station, yet a Lake Ontario-sized body of water remains liquid beneath four kilometres of ice for fifteen million years |
Antarctica is the coldest continent on Earth, featuring a deadly combination of extreme temperatures, high elevation and ice-covered…
World’s first transmissible cancer in a freshwater fish discovered: What scientists know about this rare melanoma |
Scientists discover a cancer that infects other fish instead of staying in one body: Here’s why this rare…
How Chinese scientists created an alloy that can survive 2,400 degrees Celsius
A team of Chinese scientists says it has developed an alloy that retains strength at ultra-high temperatures using…
Looking after our hedgerows will look after our farms, nature and climate – The Irish Times
With our hedgerows now in full summer leaf, and as hawthorn berries and blackthorn sloes begin to ripen…
First-known bone of hatchling T. rex discovered stashed among museum collection
Erosion caused by heavy rains uncovered an The discovery of a tiny baby Tyrannosaurus rex foot bone gave…
Probiotic may boost lifespan by 20%, for worms at least
Data published in Frontiers in Nutrition also indicated that Limosilactobacillus reuteri strain A21041 was associated with a 70%…
Meet the Incredible 14-Year-Old Underwater Photographer Who Won Hasselblad Masters
14-year-old award-winning underwater photographer Panitbhand Paribatra “Pari” Na Ayudhya of Thailand, made waves late last month after he…
We need creative help to understand and reverse human-induced climate change – The Irish Times
It’s nine years ago this month since German biologist and eco-philosopher Andreas Weber spoke in Dublin about how…
In pictures: How forensic science is helping tackle wildlife poaching
At first glance, Britta Jaschinski’s award-winning photo below looks like an otherworldly portrait of a green turtle drifting…
Honey Bees’ Sense of Smell Changes From Larval to Adult Life Stages, Study Finds
Newswise — Honey bee larvae lack the sophisticated olfactory capabilities of adult honey bees, a new study finds.…
From Cactus Thorns to Dinosaur Teeth: Study Analyzes Biological Puncture Tool Performance
Newswise — Nature has invented countless types of pointy appendages, and scientists have long sought to explain what…