Scientists say that fossils of small plesiosaurs may prove that the Loch Ness monster could “plausibly” exist. Researchers at the University of Portsmouth claim to …
When a species disappears for a short while there can be many reasons why. Perhaps its habitat is shifting — either due to natural circumstances …
I breathe through my nose and, when I have a cold, my mouth. You probably do the same. It works well and it’s kept me …
As the warm summer months creep nearer and spring flowers begin to bloom, many of us will find some less welcome blossoms on our lawns. …
Understanding when and where life first took root on Earth is something that scientists have struggled with for a long time. The best evidence of …
Scientists studying the nuances of human death have struggled with defining when death actually happens and when a person has crossed the threshold, making death …
Praying mantises, like most other complex organisms, mate to reproduce, but there’s a wrinkle. Female praying mantises often kill the male after they’re done mating, …
New research into the effects of manmade chemicals on insects has revealed that common pesticides can dramatically affect the brains of flies and bees. The …
Dinosaur bones have told scientists a lot about how the ancient animals lived, hunted, and died, but reproduction has remained largely a mystery. A new …
A Queens neighborhood in NYC is apparently a hot spot for squirrel attacks, with some residents getting into physical altercations with the animals. Photos from …
New research shows that when octopuses and fish hunt together, it’s not uncommon for octopuses to actually punch their fish partners to keep them in …
New research reveals that juvenile alligators are capable of regrowing large portions of their tail if they lose it to a predator or other danger. …
The remains of a very young wolf pup were found in Canada, and the animal is thought to be roughly 57,000 years old. The pup …
An entirely new species of jelly was discovered using high-definition video during an expedition back in 2015. The creature was able to be classified as …
Purina is making a move to test out a sustainable source of insect-based protein for some of its dog and cat food. The company’s Beyond …
Scientists set out to figure out why mosquitoes love the taste of blood so much, and how they can detect blood in the first place. …
Scientists successfully measured an event using zeptoseconds, which is an incredibly brief fraction of a second. The time it took for a photo to pass …
A cougar that stalked a man for six minutes on a hiking trail in Utah will not be hunted or relocated, according to a new …
Researchers studying the diving habits of beaked whales observed one specific whale staying beneath the surface for huge lengths of time. The whale stayed underwater …
A space probe is about to fly by Venus, and it could help search for the faint signatures of life in the planet’s atmosphere. The …
Researchers have examined various possibilities for how life may have arrived at Venus. Chemical signatures in the atmosphere suggest the possibility of life, but no …
Hundreds of thousands or perhaps millions of migratory birds have been found dead in the southwestern US, and the cause of death is unknown. The …
Scientists discovered that whale sharks grow differently based on their gender. Male sharks grow faster than females, but females ultimately get much, much larger than …
Researchers studying a species of wild dog have discovered that it closely matches the DNA of a species thought to be extinct. The DNA match …
Researchers have examined the impacts of conservation efforts on animals that were nearing extinction as far back as 1993. The data suggests that anywhere between …
Researchers are developing ways to use cue from plant life to find human bodies in wooded areas. Foot patrols and rescue teams often struggle to …
The only complete dinosaur skeleton ever discovered had been sitting in storage for 160 years before it got the attention it deserved. Over the past …
