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...
COVID-19: Cats can become infected and transmit the disease
In a new study, researchers found that in the laboratory, cats can readily become infected with SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, and may...
Antibodies from llamas could help fight against COVID-19
In a new study, researchers found that antibodies from llamas could help fight against COVID-19.
They linked two copies of a special kind of antibody...