Big Dogs May Die Earlier Due to Unruly ‘Jumping Genes’
Big dogs may burn through life faster at the molecular level, not just on the clock. A…
Study Upends Usual Narrative in Dog-vs-Bear Fights
Dog-versus-bear tales tend to go viral—but a new analysis suggests the reality of what unfolds is different…
Dogs Have a ‘Consonant Bias’
Dogs may not grasp grammar, but they seem to zero in on speech patterns the same way…
‘Really Unique’ Amoeba Thrives in California’s Hot Springs
An amoeba that shrugs off heat that would wreck most complex cells has turned up in a…
From a murder case to hidden works: new details about mysterious 17th-century painter Claudia del Bufalo revealed – The Art Newspaper
She was thought to have been a noblewoman—and before that, a man. She has long been known only…
People With Dog Allergies Can Snuggle Up to These 2 Beagles
Matt Walker couldn’t pet a dog without sneezing—until he and other scientists used a gene editing technique…
Detroit Institute of Arts director finds missing Velázquez painting – The Art Newspaper
Paintings by Diego Velázquez are a rarity. Numbering around 120, with some 50 of those concentrated in the…
Creatine May Do More Than Boost Muscle Performance
Creatine’s reputation as a gym staple may be getting an upgrade. UCLA researchers report that the supplement,…
Surprising Possible Benefit for Ladies on Weight Loss Meds
A new working paper suggests that the power of popular weight-loss drugs may extend to the job…
Our Brains Harbor a Powerful 'Grammatical Engine' – Newser
Our Brains Harbor a Powerful ‘Grammatical Engine’ NewserHow Does One Brain Speak Two Languages? The New York TimesBilingualism may be…
To Make a Queen, There’s a Special Kind of Worker Bee
Scientists have identified a group of worker honeybees that are specially adapted to build their queen’s waxy…
You Can Train Your Brain to Go on Autopilot
Your brain may be able to juggle more than you think. A small Georgetown study suggests we…