Frogs quickly adapt to pesticides, shows study
In a groundbreaking study, scientists have discovered that frogs can quickly increase their tolerance to pesticides.
While much research has focused on pests evolving resistance...
Warming temperatures threaten strawberry harvests and prices, study finds
Strawberries might become scarcer and more expensive due to rising temperatures from climate change, according to new research from the University of Waterloo.
The study...
Scientists uncover brain circuits behind schooling fish behavior
A flock of geese flying in a "V" formation, a herd of bison thundering across the plains, and a school of sardines swimming in...
Listening to the heartbeats of bats: New research reveals energetic secrets
Researchers from Konstanz have achieved a groundbreaking feat: measuring the heart rate of bats in flight over several days in the wild.
This marks the...
Incredible lion brothers make record-breaking swim in dangerous waters
A remarkable swim by two lion brothers across a predator-filled African river has set a new record, documented in a study by Griffith University...
These three animals can detect disease in humans
When it comes to accurately diagnosing a disease, you might think you need expensive, high-tech machinery and equipment capable of looking deep beneath the...
Dogs vs. Pigs: Only dogs form true bonds with humans, study finds
Researchers at the ELTE Department of Ethology in Budapest have discovered that while pigs are social animals, they do not form the same attachment...
Ancient large kangaroo moved mainly on four legs, shows study
A type of extinct kangaroo that lived during the Pleistocene around two and a half million to 10 thousand years ago, known as the...
Ants on the move: How invasive ants hitchhike on cars
Invasive ants have found a surprising new way to travel: hitchhiking on everyday vehicles.
Research shows that these ants pack up their entire colony, including...
How to stop cats from scratching your furniture
Many cat owners know the frustration of finding torn cushions, carpets, and couches due to their cats' scratching.
While scratching is a natural behavior for...