This spider can hide underwater for 30 minutes
A tropical spider species uses a “film” of air to hide underwater from predators for as long as 30 minutes, according to faculty at...
Cognitive test in dogs could help humans with Alzheimer’s disease
Scientists from North Carolina State University found that a suite of complementary tests can quantify changes in dogs suspected of suffering from cognitive decline.
The...
Dog coronavirus can jump to humans, study finds
Scientists from Cornell University found a shift that occurs in canine coronavirus that may provide clues as to how it transmits from animals to...
Scientists name a new species after Taylor Swift
Taylor Swift, U.S. singer-songwriter known for hits such as “Shake It Off” and “You Belong With Me”, has earned a new accolade—she now has...
Humans have given wild animals their diseases nearly 100 times, shows study
A research team led by scientists at Georgetown University has found that humans give viruses back to animals more often than previously thought.
In a...
Why parrots live so long?
Parrots are famous for their remarkable cognitive abilities and exceptionally long lifespans.
Now, a study led by Max Planck researchers has shown that one of...
Chemicals in your dog or cat’s stool may threat your health
Scientists from NYU Grossman School of Medicine found chemicals in pet feces may signal threats to human health.
The research is published in the journal Environment...
Science can help dogs enjoy their best life
Over the last twenty years, there has been a global explosion of science focused on our best four-legged mates – dogs.
Surprisingly, some aspects of...
Scientists name the earliest octopus relative after Joe Biden
Researchers have identified the earliest known relative of octopuses and vampire squid.
They named it after the 46th president of the United States.
Syllipsimopodi bideni had...
Why California squid were found in Alaska
As the name implies, California market squid are often sold in stores and typically found between Baja California and Monterey Bay.
So, the squid’s periodic...