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The bonobos eagerly pointed out treats to humans who didn’t know where they were, but when humans had watched the treats being placed, they didn't point.
Lead has made its way to not just your food but also to your lipstick and protein powder. Here's what we know.
Lead pollution started peaking when the Romans took over the Aegean coastline.
We've only recently discovered microplastics are a thing and we still don't know exactly how bad they are for our health. This study doesn't bode well.
Scientists unfold the secret lives of bees using QR codes. Here's all the secrets they found.
Life is tough as an alpha male — if you're a baboon.
Young, healthy, and physiologically robust? That might not be enough to survive extreme heat.
Researchers have developed an effective oral patch that may one day replace sutures.
After years of efforts, rare pea-sized snails found only on the Desertas Islands have been brought back from the brink of extinction.
Even bathroom habits can reveal the social lives of our closest relatives.
Rural areas, not cityscapes, seem to be the ideal areas for electric vehicles to reduce daily emissions.
Chornobyl's abandoned dogs reveal surprising genetic resilience despite decades of radiation exposure.
Sometimes a tiny cluster of neurons is enough to change the course of evolution.
Scientists reveal the Sydney funnel-web spider is actually three distinct species, with Newcastle's "Big Boy" reigning supreme.
Every fall, a hillside in Oregon flashes a giant, yellow smiley face of trees.
Seawater may be plentiful, but its salty drawbacks make it a last resort for battling flames.
Spiders have always lived alongside humans, so it’s surprising how much we still don’t know about them. One long-standing mystery was related to how spiders detect smells. Now, our latest research has finally uncovered the secret. In a study published in Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, we demonstrated that male spiders use olfactory […]
Oriental hornets never get intoxicated with alcohol no matter how strong the alcohol or how long they drink.
The discovery that bats synchronize their migrations with storm fronts provides critical insights into their survival strategies.
What if your discarded electronics could not only recover gold but also help combat climate change by transforming CO2 into useful materials?
Paris has reinvented itself as a cyclist’s paradise, moving from car-dominated streets to a city crisscrossed by bike lanes.
Ancient Rome’s relentless lead pollution may have dimmed the intellect of its citizens, leaving a toxic legacy that survives in today's Greenland ice sheet.
A battery with this technology has been constantly charging and discharging for 6 years and it's at 80% of capacity.
Twins are pretty rare, accounting for just 3% of births in the US these days. But new research shows that for primates 60 million years ago, giving birth to twins was the norm.
On a visit to feline-friendly Turkey, an anthropologist considers what long-standing practices of caring for cats reveal about human societies.
Norway’s bold policies and long-term vision have turned it into a global leader in electric vehicle adoption.
Hiccups aren't just a human quirk—they're a shared trait among mammals like dogs and wolves.
Valencia, a city and province in south-east Spain, became synonymous with disaster in October 2024 when floods killed at least 231 people. Extreme rainfall will happen more often as the climate warms and the cost to coastal cities like Valencia is expected to reach up to US$63 billion (£50 billion) annually by 2050. We are […]
It doesn’t get any crazier than this, the researchers said
Two new studies have revealed why some cats are orange – an enduring enigma of genetics, until now.
Labrador owners can finally stop feeling guilty for overfeeding.
They say you can identify the leopard by its spots, but as it turns out, you can also identify it through its unique roar. Leopards, notoriously difficult to monitor due to their elusive nature, could soon be tracked using passive acoustic recorders paired with AI-based analysis. Leopard populations face significant challenges, with their ranges shrinking […]
Just like some of us enjoy rusk dipped in coffee or tea, intelligent cockatoos delight in eating rusk dipped in water.
Reuniting as mates, they’ve not only adapted to the wild but sparked new hope for the survival of Amur tigers.
We all know (hopefully) that warming temperatures is driving ice loss. But seeing it makes it all the more disturbing. Don’t get me wrong, the visualization produced by NASA and ESA is beautiful, but what it’s showing is simply heartbreaking. Between 2010 and 2023, Greenland lost 563 cubic miles (2,347 cubic kilometers) of ice, which […]
Contrary to Cope's Rule, today's animals, including polar bears, are shrinking due to climate change and human impacts.
Move over, Rudolph—Santa’s sleigh team might just be a league of extraordinary females.
As climate change and human development reshape the Arctic, reindeer face unprecedented challenges.
There’s no shortage of environmental crises. Whether it’s climate change, plastic pollution, or simply our mounting waste, we just produce too much stuff — and then throw it away. There’s no silver bullet or magic tool that can solve everything. We need societal changes, better regulation, and more responsible companies. In a new study, a […]
In the Chernobyl Exclusion Zone, worms show no genetic damage despite living in highly radioactive soil, and free-ranging dogs persist despite contamination.
Velvet ants, actually flightless wasps, boast an ultrablack exoskeleton thanks to dense nanostructures.
California ground squirrels surprise scientists with their newly discovered taste for mammalian flesh.
Forget giant factories! A new portable device could allow farmers to produce ammonia right in the field, reducing costs, and emissions.
Over 2.5 billion people depend on aquifers for fresh water, but rising seas and climate change are pushing saltwater into these crucial reserves.
Somewhere within the heart, there may be a "little brain".
The surprising way crocodile scales form offers a glimpse into how evolution works beyond genes.
Could next-generation geothermal energy finally fulfill its promise of ridding us of fossil fuels for good?
A new study reveals how urban noise pollutes more than just the environment — it affects our mood and mental health.
Dogs have been successfully trained to detect one of the most common dog cancers with 92% specificity.
By now it’s well established that meat and dairy are at least partly to blame for the climate crisis. And without coming off our addiction to animal products, we won’t be able to avoid dangerous levels of global heating. What is less clear is what to replace your burger and cheese with. What’s best for […]
