Even without ears on the outside, snakes can hear sound
Contrary to popular belief, snakes can hear and react to airborne sound, according to a new study.
Scientists discover the largest penguin that ever lived on Earth
Fossil bones from two newly-described penguin species, one of them thought to be the largest penguin to ever live – weighing more than 150 kilograms, more than three times the size of the largest living penguins – have been unearthed in New Zealand.
The ants go marching … methodically
When strolling through an unfamiliar grocery store, you may find yourself methodically walking down each aisle to ensure you find everything you need without...
When he stopped breathing, his dog called out for help
On a Friday morning in late February, Ken Walsh and his wife, Nicole, sat on their couch in East Brunswick, New Jersey, having coffee...
New cat allergy therapy is more effective
In a study from the National Institute of Health, scientists tested a new way to treat people with allergies.
Stranded dolphins’ brains show big signs of Alzheimer’s disease
In a study from the University of Glasgow and elsewhere, scientists found the brains of three species of stranded dolphins show classic markers of...
Spinosaurus, the largest predatory dinosaur, wasn’t underwater hunter, shows study
Spinosaurus, the largest known predatory dinosaur to roam the Earth, was adapted for hunting along shorelines instead of venturing deep underwater.
Why plants don’t die from cancer
Humans would have been killed many times over by the radiation that plants received. So why is plant life so resilient to radiation and nuclear disaster?
Eating fire ants could prepare lizards for future fire ant attack, shows study
Eating fire ants might prepare a lizard's immune system for ant stings, according to a new study by researchers at Penn State.
Honeybee lifespans are 50% shorter today than they were 50 years ago
A new study by University of Maryland entomologists shows that the lifespan for individual honeybees kept in a controlled, laboratory environment is 50% shorter...