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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...

MIT engineers develop method to shield microbes from harsh conditions

Microbes play a crucial role in various applications, including health, agriculture, and even space missions. However, these tiny organisms often face extreme conditions that can...

Humpback whales thrived during pandemic pause, study finds

Researchers from the University of Queensland have discovered that migrating humpback whales off Australia's east coast experienced less stress during the first year of...

How dinosaur extinction helped grapes thrive: ancient seeds tell the story

If you've ever enjoyed a glass of wine or a handful of raisins, you might owe a thanks to the dinosaurs' extinction. Researchers have discovered...

Wild bats show surprising cognitive abilities once thought exclusive to humans

Researchers at Tel Aviv University have discovered that wild Egyptian fruit bats possess high cognitive abilities previously believed to be unique to humans. This study,...

Invasive Brown Widow Spiders harbor unique bacteria similar to Chlamydia

Researchers have discovered that invasive brown widow spiders on three continents are highly infected with a strain of bacteria related to chlamydia, called Rhabdochlamydia. Fortunately,...

Scientists uncover the secret behind the electric blue spots of the Ribbontail Ray

Researchers have unveiled the mystery behind the electric blue spots of the bluespotted ribbontail ray (Taeniura lymma). These discoveries could lead to developing chemical-free colors...

Scientists create amazing shape-shifting material inspired by starfish

Researchers have developed a flexible yet sturdy material that can change shape, inspired by the starfish's skeleton. This new material, which shows 4D morphing features,...

Small oxygen boost may have triggered major evolutionary leap

New research suggests that a small increase in Earth's oxygen levels could have triggered the Cambrian explosion, a rapid burst of evolution that occurred...

What makes a good tree? We used AI to ask birds

Grassy box gum woodlands once covered millions of square kilometers in southeastern Australia, but today less than 5% remains. The loss of large old trees...