The largest plant on Earth stretches across 180km and is 4,500 years old
Australian researchers have located what is believed to be the largest plant on Earth—and they estimate it's at least 4,500 years old.
The ancient and...
Wild animals are evolving much faster than previously thought
The raw material for evolution is much more abundant in wild animals than we previously believed, according to new research from The Australian National...
Scientists find ancient bird behind giant eggs ate by Australians around 50,000 years ago
Scientists settle debate surrounding 'Thunder bird' species, and whether its eggs were exploited by early Australian people around 50,000 years ago.
Proteins extracted from fragments...
The power of pets: health benefits of human-animal interactions
Nothing compares to the joy of coming home to a loyal companion. The unconditional love of a pet can do more than keep you...
What causes the octopus death spiral?
For all their uncanny intelligence and seemingly supernatural abilities to change color and regenerate limbs, octopuses often suffer a tragic death.
After a mother octopus...
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...