Birds are shrinking as the climate warms, says a 40-year study
Every day in the spring and fall since 1978, scientists and volunteers at Chicago's Field Museum have gotten up as early as 3:30 in...
Unique sled dogs helped the Inuit thrive in the North American Arctic
Inuit sled dogs have changed little since people migrated to the North American Arctic across the Bering Strait from Siberia with them, according to...
Your dog might be hiding its true colors
If you have a purebred dog, it’s likely that he or she looks fairly similar to other dogs of the same breed, especially when...
Owning a dog may strongly benefit your mental wellbeing
In a new study, researchers found that new dog owners had a big reduction in loneliness within three months of acquiring their pets.
The study...
The deeper these octopuses live, the wartier their skin
Deep beneath the ocean's surface, surprisingly cute warty pink octopuses creep along the seafloor.
But not all these octopuses look alike.
While we humans love a...
Plants could alert neighbors when they come under attack from pests
There’s long been a theory that talking to plants can help them grow better.
But what if plants themselves could “talk” to each other?
New research...
Cats, like babies and dogs, have attachments to their caregivers, study shows
A new Oregon State University study finds that pet cats form attachments with their human owners that are similar to the bonds formed by...
1 billion tons of Kīlauea lava spark algae bloom in North Pacific Ocean
Volcanoes are often feared for their destructive power, but a new study reminds us that they can foster new growth.
A year ago in July,...
Owning a dog may help protect your heart health
In a new study, researchers found that owning a pet may help maintain a healthy heart, especially if that pet is a dog.
The result...
Guacamole lovers, rejoice! The avocado genome has been sequenced
We now know the DNA of guacamole.
Scientists have sequenced the avocado genome, shedding light on the ancient origins of this buttery fruit and laying...