Why some mammals glow under UV light
Researchers at James Cook University (JCU) have been investigating why some Australian mammals glow under ultraviolet (UV) light.
Led by researcher Linda Reinhold, the team...
Scientists create eco-friendly 3D printing resin from plants
Researchers in Spain have made an exciting breakthrough in sustainable 3D printing.
A team from the Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya—BarcelonaTech (UPC) and the Institute of...
How a genetic shortcut turned horses into nature’s super athletes
Have you ever wondered how horses became such powerful and enduring runners?
Scientists at Johns Hopkins Medicine believe they’ve found the answer in a surprising...
Brain tumor in dogs? Radiation therapy may be the better option
A new study from Texas A&M University suggests that dogs with a common type of brain tumor called meningioma may live longer if they...
Plants could soon talk back: Scientists discover how plants signal stress through pressure
Imagine if a plant could warn a farmer that it needs water — or if a farmer could send a message to the plants...
Wild chimps caught sharing ‘alcoholic’ fruit: A clue to human feasting origins?
For the first time, wild chimpanzees have been caught on camera eating and sharing fermented fruit that contains alcohol.
A research team led by the...
How the disappearance of great white sharks is changing the ocean forever
The sudden disappearance of great white sharks from South Africa’s False Bay is causing major changes in the ocean ecosystem, according to a new...
How do coconuts get their water
Coconut trees are iconic plants found across the world's tropical regions.
They're called "nature's supermarket" or the "tree of life" in several cultures because every...
Baby colossal squid filmed alive for the first time in the wild
For the first time ever, scientists have captured live footage of a baby colossal squid swimming in its natural deep-sea home.
The rare moment was...
All roses were once yellow: New study tells the surprising story
Roses come in many colors—red, pink, white, and peach—but a new study shows that they all likely began as yellow.
Researchers from Beijing Forestry University...