Chernobyl dogs show genetic differences, but not due to radiation
Radiation likely hasn’t caused the genetic differences seen between two dog populations near the Chernobyl Nuclear Power Plant (NPP), according to a new study...
Nearly 1 in 4 freshwater species face extinction, study warns
Freshwater ecosystems are among the most vital on Earth, but they’re also some of the most endangered.
Covering less than 1% of the planet’s surface,...
The secret lives of Phillip Island’s divorcing penguins
Life isn't always a beach for Phillip Island's beloved penguins, who have been found to divorce their partners and find a new mate if...
Do animals feel jealousy?
For centuries, people have wondered if animals feel jealousy like humans do.
When we see someone else get something we want, like a reward or...
How Emperor Penguins detoxify mercury: A new pathway uncovered
Scientists have discovered a new way emperor penguins detoxify mercury, revealing a surprising detoxification pathway not seen in animals before.
This finding, published in the...
How dry weather helps the ‘king of fruits’ bloom
Scientists have discovered what triggers the flowering of the durian, known as the "king of fruits."
Researchers from Tokyo Metropolitan University found that around 15...
Why monkeys are hardwired to fear snakes
Monkeys can spot a snake almost instantly, and researchers now know why.
Dr. Nobuyuki Kawai from Nagoya University in Japan discovered that it’s the scaly...
Ants outsmart humans in maze-solving experiment
Ants are well-known for their teamwork, whether it's gathering food or sneaking into your kitchen.
Humans are also social creatures who often work together.
But when...
Right whales may live over 130 years, study finds
New research published in Science Advances reveals that right whales can live for more than 130 years—almost twice as long as previously thought.
This discovery...
Scientists discover new deep-sea predator in the Atacama Trench
The hadal zone, the deepest part of the ocean, is a world of extreme conditions: complete darkness, crushing pressure, and scarce food.
Yet, life thrives...