Pets can boost cognitive health in older adults living alone
A study published in JAMA Network Open on December 26 sheds light on the positive impact of pet ownership on the cognitive health of...
Owning a cat can reduce loneliness in older adults
It's common knowledge that dogs are loyal and loving pets, but what about cats?
Researchers from the University of Georgia and Brenau University have conducted...
Scientists unveil genetic secrets of magic mushrooms, paving path for innovative cultivars
Recently, scientists have made a groundbreaking discovery in the world of 'magic mushrooms,' particularly the Psilocybe cubensis variety.
They have collected and studied the genetic...
Scientists develop a stress-reducing method for cat nail trimming
Nail trimming is a common yet challenging task for cat owners and caregivers.
Recognizing this, researchers from the University of California, Davis, in collaboration with...
How whales and dolphins developed echolocation
In a fascinating development, a recent study published in the journal Diversity has shed new light on how whales and dolphins, some of the...
Ancient insect in amber unlocks secrets of prehistoric sound battles
A tiny insect trapped in amber for 44 million years is helping scientists uncover the ancient sound wars between predators and prey.
In a groundbreaking...
This bizarre, egg-laying mammal was rediscovered after 60 years
In a thrilling development in the world of wildlife conservation, scientists have recently rediscovered Attenborough's long-beaked echidna, an iconic, egg-laying mammal, in the Cyclops...
How animals get their stripes and spots
Nature has no shortage of patterns, from spots on leopards to stripes on zebras and hexagons on boxfish. But a full explanation for how...
Why big ocean fish dive into the ocean’s twilight zone
You might have seen a shark leap from the water and splash back down, but that's just a tiny part of their life.
What we...
Scientists uncover fishy fountain of youth, defying old beliefs
Have you ever imagined fish getting a second youth after having babies?
Well, a fascinating study has turned what we thought about fish growing old...