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These primates can sing on the beat. Even their calls are rhythmic, hinting at a potential origin story for music in humans.
Research suggesting that pet ownership improves health is largely funded by the pet care industry. Does that matter?
No escape from microplastics.
Bees are so good they can not only detect lung cancer but also distinguish between different types.
Their knowledge of specific plants with medicinal properties is stunning.
Buying stuff has never been easier. The convenience of buying virtually anything with a few clicks and having them delivered to your doorstop is something our ancestors couldn’t have even dreamed of. But online shopping opens up a whole can of worms. Do you know what you’re actually buying without seeing it? What are the […]
Norfolk Island green parrots are self-medicating with pepper tree bark and leaves, to rid themselves of parasites. But is there more to it? Birds are known to indulge in alcohol and take stimulants.
They do a job that's crucial but often goes unnoticed. This short film puts them in the spotlight.
Ticks thrive in warm weather, but you can protect your dog with grooming, environmental controls, and vet-approved treatments.
Who knew young dolphins like to play doctor and nurse.
New battery technology could extend EV range and lifespan, boosting resale value.
We won't have a dog translator anytime soon, but we're slowly understanding man's best friend.
A new study says topsoil erosion is likely to increase under climate change, though policy changes now could help stem the loss.
Elephants use unique, name-like calls to identify each other, demonstrating advanced cognitive abilities and social complexity akin to human communication.
Despite not being herbivorous, snow leopards seem to eat more plants than you'd think.
It was part of a forest that was cleared 150 years ago to make way for farmland. It now stands solitary in the middle of a field.
Researchers find giant viruses that may regulate algae growth, potentially reducing ice melt.
From ancient Arab cultivators to Dutch breeders, the history of carrots spans continents and centuries, transforming this humble root into a global culinary staple.
New study reveals the driving evolutionary forces behind giraffes' necks
We're entering unprecedented territory more and more.
Recent discoveries push back the arrival of domesticated cats in Europe by thousands of years.
Sexual parasitism is wild. Here is how it works for anglerfish.
People focus on the difficulties and challenges. But it's important to acknowledge when something is working.
Research reveals crows' counting abilities match those of young children.
Electric cars may be twice as likely to hit pedestrians because they're harder to hear. But it may not just be the cars themselves.
The proposed hybrid energy system could make Antarctica largely diesel-free while saving money in the long-run.
Cuddling with cows provides a unique and powerful boost to emotional well-being. It's a fresh take on animal-assisted therapy.
The technique is thought to have contributed to myths about sea monsters.
Even though demand for electricity rises, the share of renewable energy is increasing.
How a trick used by lizards can help us make safer buildings.
Climate change is testing the limits of the world's largest permafrost crater.
Solar power could replace fossil fuels in high-heat industries like steel and cement manufacturing.
Several jokes were disqualified for "scientific inaccuracy," said organizers — "and rather a lot for lewdness."
Cement and clay bricks could be replaced with olivine-based alternatives.
It's hot and it's about to get even hotter.
We'll need many more such Mammoths if we're serious about climate change.
The bacterial spores are incorporated into the bulk plastic. Interestingly, this plastic is more durable and flexible, mirroring the way rebar reinforces concrete.
After the halving, there are good reasons to believe Bitcoin's notoriously unsustainable mining could be turned around.
No more "eternal snows" in Venezuela.
AI reveals that sperm whale clicks form a complex language, not all that different from human speech
The tunnel is large enough to fit three buses side by side.
Meet Solar Hopper, an autonomous drone that uses 24 perovskite solar cells to recharge. It also looks mighty cool!
Humans are not the only creatures who make medicine to treat themselves.
Tiny and living in the desert, this mole is one of the most elusive mammals of Australia.
New study links panda reproductive issues to specific gut microbes.
Waste from the production of aluminium, nickel and other industrial materials offers the EU an opportunity to advance its recycling goals.
A new study finds the emotional impact of dog theft is like losing a family member.
North America's rarest mammal is facing the threat of extinction. Can these cloned animals save this species?
Researchers have found over a million kilometers of roads that don't show up on official maps. These 'ghost roads' are often used by smugglers and poachers to access pristine forests.
Scientists just uncorked a very useful new material.
