ENVIRONMENT & CLIMATE

Songbird Species Has "Babysitters" That Boost Offsprings of Older Birds

ENVIRONMENT & CLIMATE 01.19.2021 00:45 AM

A new study reveals that young Seychelles warblers have better odds, thanks to "babysitter" birds assisting their parents.

Once There was a Dinosaur that Dwarfed Even the 'T Rex,' Paleontologist Suggests

01.19.2021 00:10 AM

The discovery of Argentinosaurus, believed to have traveled the world from the Jurassic period around 100 million years ago, was recently revealed.

Is Wildlife Miserable During Winter?

01.18.2021 23:50 PM

Animals feel cold but at different temperatures, which leads to different forms of adaptation and body temperature regulation mechanisms.

Scientists Just Discovered the Sisters of the Fleas

01.18.2021 22:50 PM

For over two centuries, scientists believe that fleas are related to beetles or flies, but they finally found the "sisters of all the fleas."

Largest Animal Genome Sequence Found in Australian Lungfish

01.18.2021 22:35 PM

Researchers sequenced the longest genome sequence of any animal from the Australian lungfish - descendants of the first fish that crawled out of the sea.

Are Solar Panels For Your Home Worth It?

01.18.2021 21:01 PM

Putting up solar panels in your homes might help save energy. But is it worth it? Here are some ways to find out.

Archaeologists Discovered New Treasure Trove at Egypt's Saqqara Necropolis

01.18.2021 01:24 AM

Archaeologists announced the discovery of a new treasure trove at Egypt's Saqqara Necropolis after finding 50 sarcophagi along with the funeral temple of Queen Naerit, the wife of King Teti.

New Study Shows How Beetles Keep Rivals Off to Feed Their Future Offspring

01.18.2021 00:53 AM

Some beetles, like the burying beetles, in particular, are found to have been digging to hide scents of decomposing bounty to keep the rivals away and have something to feed their future offspring.

Fake Leg Tag: Joe the Racing Pigeon Might Be Spared From Death

01.17.2021 22:55 PM

Joe, the racing pigeon, might be saved from the death penalty after authorities found that its leg tag did not come from the US -- which means it is fake.

Discovery of Saber-Toothed Tiger Cub Fossils Reveal Genetic Quirks

01.17.2021 21:08 PM

Research suggests saber-toothed cats came from the same litter and were still under the care of their mother.

Longtime Isle Royale Wolf, Moose Study Interrupted by Global Pandemic

01.17.2021 00:20 AM

Because of the COVID-19 pandemic, the yearly Isle Royale Wolfe and Moose Study that began in 1959 will have to be canceled.

Indonesia's Semeru Began Spewing Hot Clouds, Villagers Told To Be Vigilant for Signs of Danger

01.16.2021 23:51 PM

Mount Semeru, Indonesia's highest volcano sitting on its most densely populated island of Java, has started spewing hot clouds on Saturday, January 16.

How Human Breeding of Domesticated Cats Made Them Look in Pain

01.16.2021 23:35 PM

A new study shows human breeding caused many breeds to look like they're in perpetual pain and increases health risks.

Experts Say Carbon Capture Holds the Key to Meeting Climate Goals

01.16.2021 21:25 PM

Scientists argue to green groups that carbon capture and storage technology is backed by sound science and is key to meeting climate goals by 2050.

Here's How City Lights Both Attract and Repel Migratory Birds

01.16.2021 02:08 AM

Migratory birds are both attracted and repelled by the light pollution in the cities. Researchers believe that cities can do something to help these migratory birds.

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