Animals & Plants

These animals could be the secret weapon against COVID-19

Alpacas Big Boy, Blue Eyes and Emperor may hold the key to combating COVID-19. Their antibodies could offer a defense against SARS-CoV-2, the virus...

Antibodies from llamas may lead to new COVID-19 treatment

In a new study, researchers suggest that antibodies from llamas may lead to COVID-19 treatment. They hope the special antibodies that llamas make can be...

What makes giant jellyfish’s sting so deadly

With summer on the way, and some beaches reopening after COVID-19 shutdowns, people will be taking to the ocean to cool off on a...

Armor on butterfly wings could protect against heavy rain

A study of high-speed raindrops hitting biological surfaces such as feathers, plant leaves and insect wings reveals how these highly water-repelling veneers reduce the...

Scientists make stunning discoveries about great white shark diet

The first-ever detailed analysis of the diet of great white sharks has shown they spend more time feeding at the seafloor than many would...

3 ways your pets feel the COVID-19 anxiety too

The COVID-19 pandemic is creating emotional stress and anxiety for humans—but chances are, their furry companions are likely feeling the same way. Pets could be...

Your dog wants to rescue you, as long as they know how

What to do. You're a dog. Your owner is trapped in a box and is crying out for help. Are you aware of his despair? If...

5 ways pets support mental health while social distancing

The American Heart Association, a global force for longer, healthier lives, and its Healthy Bond for Life™ initiative, will bring back Best Friend Fridays™...

Compounds in this plant may kill deadly bacteria

In a new study, researchers have found compounds from the Brazilian Peppertree—a weedy, invasive shrub in Florida—that reduce the virulence of antibiotic-resistant staph bacteria. They...

Cats can infect other cats with COVID-19 virus, says study

Three cats infected with the virus that causes COVID-19 spread the virus to three other cats in a lab study published in The New...