Pacific coast gray whales have become 13% shorter, shows study
Gray whales that feed along the Pacific Northwest coast have become 13% shorter over the past 20-30 years, according to a new study from...
Amazing new deep-sea creatures discovered in the Pacific Ocean
During a recent deep-sea expedition, scientists discovered a variety of incredible new species, including transparent sea cucumbers, bowl-shaped sponges, and pink sea pigs.
The 45-day...
Giraffes’ long necks evolved for food, not fighting, new study finds
Why do giraffes have such long necks?
A new study by Penn State biologists suggests that the answer lies in the need for food, not...
Natural solution for termite troubles: A greener, cheaper way to protect homes
Scientists at UC Riverside have discovered a new, nontoxic, and cost-effective method to lure and kill termites using a pleasant-smelling chemical called pinene.
This groundbreaking...
Study reveals dogs’ incredible ability to detect tiny odor molecules
A new study by researchers from the University of Helsinki, the University of Eastern Finland, and Wise Nose–Scent Discrimination Association in Finland has shown...
Brain size doesn’t guarantee smarter foraging: study challenges long-held theory
Primates, including humans, typically have larger brains than most other mammals.
Scientists have long thought that this difference in brain size is related to diet,...
When to neuter or spay your dog: New guidelines for 40 breeds
Researchers at the University of California, Davis, have updated their guidelines on when to neuter or spay 40 popular dog breeds.
Their latest paper in...
Not all exotic species need to be controlled, researcher says
Invasive species often get a bad reputation for harming the environment, but not all of them are harmful.
Ecologist Pim Lemmers argues in his Ph.D....
Your smartphone might be linked to crocodile attacks in Indonesia. Here’s how
What's the connection between your smartphone and crocodile attacks? It's quite straightforward.
Smartphones need tin, which is often mined illegally in Indonesia. When illegal tin...
Scientists uncover 100,000 years of rice evolution: A journey from wild to domesticated
A groundbreaking study has revealed the incredible 100,000-year history of rice evolution from wild plants to domesticated crops.
This research, published in Science, shows how...