Biology
Humans' Sense of Smell May Be Worse Than Our Primate Ancestors'
The recent study also identified two new scent receptors for musk and body odor
Scientists Witness Orcas Kill Blue Whale for the First Time
A series of filmed attacks confirm that killer whales will attack the biggest animals on Earth
Frogs Can Regrow Lost Legs in the Lab. Now, Researchers Say Human Limb Regeneration Could Happen 'in Our Lifetime'
A 24-hour treatment using a five-drug cocktail kickstarted a yearlong regrowth process in the amphibians
A Hippo's Response to an Unknown Caller? A Blast of Poop and a Rowdy Holler
The lumbering animals respond calmly to their grunting and groaning friends, but a stranger's voice often prompted a loud, filthy territorial response
Nearly 70,000 Invasive Green Crabs Were Captured in Washington State Last Fall
State government officials took emergency actions this month to eradicate the non-native species
With Fewer Animals to Move Their Seeds, Plants Are Stuck in Threatened Habitats
For many types of vegetation, the only way to migrate to a more favorable range is through the guts of mammals and birds
Scientists Discover How Whales Eat Without Choking on Water
An 'oral plug' of muscle and fat could help keep water out of the whales' lungs
How Can Ant and Termite Queens Live So Long?
Scientists are working to understand the matriarchs, who can survive decades while investing huge amounts of energy into reproduction
A Wildlife YouTuber Discovered This New Species of Tarantula in Thailand
The bamboo-dwelling spider is so distinct from others that it's been declared a new genus and species
This Ancient Wild Ass Was the Earliest Known Animal Hybrid Bred by Humans
Called a kunga, the donkey-like creature may have been considered a status symbol about 4,500 years ago
Animal Shelters See an Influx of Donations in Honor of Betty White
Fans donated thousands of dollars to local animal shelters on what would have been her 100th birthday
Space Is Destroying Astronauts' Red Blood Cells
The discovery could complicate long-term space travel, including future Mars missions
The Horses of Medieval Times Weren't Much Bigger Than Modern-Day Ponies
A study of the remains of 2,000 specimens reveals the steeds were around 4 feet 10 inches tall
Dogs Can Tell the Difference Between Human Languages
Canines in the study could differentiate between Spanish, Hungarian and nonsense words
Sixteen Innovators to Watch in 2022
These trailblazers are dreaming up a future with cell-cultured breastmilk, energy-saving windows and more
Old-Age Record Could Reach 130 by Century's End
Analysis of supercentenarians suggests human lifespan may have no limit
Ten Scientific Discoveries From 2021 That May Lead to New Inventions
From nanobots to cancer treatments, nature inspires a wide variety of innovations
Remembering E.O. Wilson's Wish for a More Sustainable Existence
From a lifelong passion for ants, E.O. Wilson guided humanity to think of conservation
Finally, a Millipede That Actually Has 1,000 Legs
The title is often a misnomer, with many species falling hundreds of appendages short of a thousand. With 1,306 feet, this new insect lives up to its name
The Search for a Better Treatment for Eating Disorders
Cognitive behavioral therapy is working well for some, but scientists are seeking new innovations to help people with anorexia, bulimia and binge eating
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