Why your cat might always nap on the left side
Have you ever noticed your cat always curling up to sleep on the same side? It turns out this isn’t just a random habit.
An...
Ancient squids ruled the seas long before the dinosaurs died out
New fossil research has revealed that squids were already dominant predators in the oceans 100 million years ago—much earlier than scientists previously believed.
Using a...
Why mammals don’t crawl like lizards—and the surprising path that got us here
Scientists have long wondered how mammals, including humans, evolved to walk with their legs under their bodies instead of splayed out to the sides...
Rare mineral found in asteroid sample shakes up solar system theories
Scientists have made a surprising discovery inside a tiny grain from the asteroid Ryugu that could change what we thought we knew about how...
Silent owls inspire breakthrough in noise reduction technology
Owls are known for their ghostly silent flight, gliding through the air without making a sound.
Now, scientists have taken inspiration from these quiet hunters...
How bacteria-powered materials capture carbon from the air
Scientists at ETH Zurich have developed a new type of living material that can pull carbon dioxide (CO₂) from the air using bacteria.
This futuristic...
16-inch salamander once ruled Appalachia, new fossil reveals
A powerful, long-extinct salamander once roamed the ancient forests of Tennessee, and its recent discovery is helping scientists understand how the region became a...
Glowing fish reveal ancient secrets of the ocean
Some fish have a hidden superpower—they can glow in vibrant colors under certain kinds of light.
This natural glow, called biofluorescence, happens when an animal...
The Amazon’s light dilemma: Trees glow brighter when they’re in trouble
Amazon rainforest trees are constantly exposed to intense sunlight, especially in the upper canopy, where the tallest trees tower nearly 200 feet above the...
Dinosaur stomach fossil reveals Sauropods gobbled plants without chewing
A remarkable fossil discovery in Australia has given scientists the first-ever confirmed glimpse into what sauropod dinosaurs actually ate—and it turns out they weren’t...