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...
Dog owners may have higher risks of anxiety, depression
It is often believed that a close relationship between owners and their dogs can bring many mental health benefits to owners.
But in a study...
How fish took over the chilly waters of the deep sea
Throughout Earth’s ancient history, there were several periods of time when many fish actually favored the cold, dark, barren waters of the deep sea,...
Whales eat 10 million pieces every day, finds Stanford study
The largest animals ever known to have lived on Earth ingest the tiniest specks of plastic in colossal amounts.
Being around birds is linked to better mental health
Scientists found seeing or hearing birds is associated with an improvement in mental well-being that can last up to eight hours.
Cats can help highly emotional people reduce stress
Many people, especially those with strong and highly reactive emotions, want and would benefit from cats for reducing stress.
What happens if Earth loses its last remaining large animals
Are elephants important? How about rhinos? Or lions?
What happens if Earth loses its last remaining large animals?
A new study by biologist Felisa Smith at...