Domestication is not the only reason for smaller brain size in dogs, shows study
A new study challenges the long-held belief that domestication is the main reason for smaller brain sizes in dogs compared to their wild relatives,...
Scientists discover new 210-million-year-old lungfish species
A new species of lungfish, discovered in Zimbabwe, could change how we understand the evolution of these unique animals.
The fossil, named Ferganoceratodus edwardsi, honors...
Scientists reveal how planting milkweed can save monarch butterflies
Monarch butterflies, with their beautiful orange and black wings, are some of the most well-known butterflies in North America.
Unfortunately, they are in danger of...
Are you a mosquito magnet? Here’s what science says
Do you often feel like mosquitoes love biting you more than others?
You might be right.
According to Sonja Swiger, Ph.D., a mosquito expert and professor...
Scientists discover new type of wood that could help fight climate change
Researchers have discovered a completely new type of wood that could significantly improve how we capture and store carbon.
This breakthrough was made while studying...
Scientists discover complex life on Earth began 1.5 billion years earlier than thought
A new study claims that complex life on Earth began around 1.5 billion years earlier than previously believed.
An international team of scientists has uncovered...
Mammal-to-mammal spread of bird flu confirmed in new study
A recent study has confirmed that bird flu, specifically the H5N1 strain, has spilled over from birds to dairy cattle in the U.S. and...
How to protect your pig from diamond skin disease
No one wants their pig to develop diamond skin disease, an infection that can cause pain and potentially lead to death if untreated.
Dr. Kevin...
Scientists discover trees’ hidden power: Bark microbes that absorb methane
Tree bark plays a surprising role in fighting climate change by removing methane gas from the atmosphere, according to a study published in Nature.
While...
Why are tropical birds so colorful? Scientists have found some answers
The birds you see in your backyard can be very different depending on where you live.
If you're far from the Equator, most birds might...