Marine sponges inspire the next generation of skyscrapers and bridges
When we think about sponges, we tend to think of something soft and squishy.
But researchers at Harvard University are using the glassy skeletons of...
Scientists find 11 fish species that could walk on land
A team of U.S. National Science Foundation-funded scientists has identified at least 11 species of fish suspected to have land-walking abilities.
The findings are based...
Scientists find COVID-19 virus jumped between people and mink
In a new study, researchers found examined COVID-19 infections across 16 mink farms in the Netherlands.
They found that the virus likely jumped between people...
Many animal species can be vulnerable to COVID-19 infection
In a new study, researchers found humans are not the only species facing a potential threat from SARS-CoV-2, the novel coronavirus that causes COVID-19.
The...
This plant compound may kill deadly bacteria
The Brazilian Peppertree (Schinus terebinthifolia), native to South America, is also abundant in Florida, where it forms dense thickets that crowd out native species.
In...
Scientists identify five types of cat owners
Cat owners fall into five categories in terms of their attitudes to their pets' roaming and hunting, according to a new study.
University of Exeter...
Venom from honeybees may kill aggressive breast cancer
In a new study, researchers analyzed the venom from 312 honeybees and bumblebees in Perth Western Australia, Ireland, and England.
They tested the effect of...
COVID-19 and pets: What you need to know
If you have furry family members, you probably have a lot of questions about how to keep them safe during this frightening global COVID-19...
COVID-19 dogs could sniff out cases in near future
University of Adelaide researchers are working with international partners to train sniffer dogs to detect COVID-19 infection.
It is hoped the first COVID-19 detection dogs...
Duke study shows how COVID-19 virus jumps from animals to humans
A recent study from Duke University and elsewhere examined the origin of SARS-CoV-2, the virus that has caused the COVID-19 pandemic.
They found that it...