Scientists prove insects also feel chronic pain for the first time
Scientists have known insects experience something like pain since 2003, but new study proves for the first time that insects also experience chronic pain...
Friend or foe? Fun facts about sharks
Sharks often get a bad rap, even though most species are harmless to humans, says Katherine Maslenikov, manager of the UW Fish Collection at...
Scientists discover the ancestor of the great white shark
The unique tooth structure of the great white shark gives new insights into its origin
Mackerel sharks (Lamniformes) are a group consisting of some of...
Hundreds of sharks and rays tangled in plastic waste
Hundreds of sharks and rays have become tangled in plastic waste in the world's oceans, new research shows.
University of Exeter scientists scoured existing published...
Climbing the social ladder is a ruff business for dogs, study shows
Climbing the social ladder is a ruff business for dogs, new research shows.
Top dogs in a pack are known to assert their dominance, but...
Scientists discover how plants breathe
Scientists have discovered how plants create networks of air channels - the lungs of the leaf - to transport carbon dioxide (CO2) to their...
Wind can prevent seabirds accessing their most important habitat
We marvel at flying animals because it seems like they can access anywhere, but a recent study has revealed that wind can prevent seabirds...
How in times of trouble animals also stand together
Faced with potential violence from rival factions, dwarf mongoose groupmates pull together and behave more co-operatively, according to recent study
Conflict between rival groups is...
Dogs have evolved new muscles around the eyes to better communicate with humans, says...
Dogs have evolved new muscles around the eyes to better communicate with humans.
New research comparing the anatomy and behavior of dogs and wolves suggests...
What drives Yellowstone’s massive elk migrations
Yellowstone’s migrating elk use climate cues, like melting snow and greening grasses, to decide when to migrate.
Every spring, tens of thousands of elk follow...
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In a new study, researchers discovered that autism is 80% reliant on inherited genes.
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Common painkiller may harm your immune system, damage heart and kidneys
In a recent study, researchers found that a widely used type of painkiller may increase risks of heart failure and kidney disease.
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In a recent study, researchers confirmed they discovered the main cause of dementia.
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