ENVIRONMENT & CLIMATE

Mammals’ Predatory Ancestors Developed Killer Instinct That Drove Evolutionary Success, Study Suggests

ENVIRONMENT & CLIMATE 02.28.2024 04:00 AM

A recent study suggests that the evolutionary success of the first colossal predators on land was driven by their need to hone their skills as killers. Check this article to learn more.

Why Do Dogs Eat Poop? How Can This Behavior Be Stopped?

02.28.2024 02:30 AM

Why do dogs engage in poop-eating behaviors? Read to find out. While the behavior may appear gross, poop eating is actually a natural dog behavior. Why Dogs Eat Poop According to a 2018 study, 23% of dogs ate poop at least once, while 16% were consistent poop eaters who consumed poop at least six times throughout the study.

AI Reveals 20% Decline in North Pacific Humpback Whales Linked to Marine Heatwave and Climate Change

02.28.2024 00:34 AM

Crowdsourced photo study exposes thousands of North Pacific humpback whales starving to death post-2012 due to a marine heatwave impact. Continue reading to learn more details.

Distinct Scrap Metal Found in a 1634 Maryland Settlement Used To Be Part of Suit of Armor, X-Ray Analysis Reveals

02.28.2024 00:21 AM

X-ray analysis revealed that a unique scrap metal used to be part of a suit of armor used by early European colonists. Read to learn more.

Over 1,000 Burials, Nearly 1,200-Year-Old Village Remains Found in French Abbey Excavation

02.27.2024 22:48 PM

Excavations of the French abbey were done from September 2022 until December 2023. Read to learn more.

Critically Endangered Right Whales Are Getting Smaller Due to Climate Change; Decreasing Body Size Could Affect Ability To Breed [STUDY]

02.27.2024 20:59 PM

A new study has found that the length of critically endangered female right whales largely affect their ability to breed. Read to learn more.

Tiny Transparent Fish That Produces Clicking Noises Dubbed the Loudest for Its Size

02.27.2024 06:47 AM

At 12mm, the tiny transparent fish can produce a 140-decibel drumming sound, unraveling the mystery of its impressive auditory capability. Check it out in this article.

Leptospira Bacteria Isolated and Genotyped for the First Time; New Variant Affects Cattle on Austrian Farms

02.27.2024 02:00 AM

A new study reveals that cattle on Austrian farms can carry Leptospira bacteria and can infect humans and other animals. Learn more about it in this article.

2-Inch Obsidian Blade Found in Texas Could Unravel Mysteries of the Spanish 'City of Gold' Expedition

02.27.2024 01:40 AM

The obsidian blade found in Texas could have been dropped by a member of the "City of Gold" expedition. Continue reading to learn more.

120-Year-Old Maritime Mystery of Sunken SS Nemesis May Have Been Solved, Offering Crucial Archaeological Data

02.26.2024 21:02 PM

Scientists have mapped the seafloor and confirmed the precise location of the SS Nemesis shipwreck. Read to learn more.

Viral Crab With Knife Real or Hoax? Experts Speak Up

02.26.2024 10:40 AM

Videos of a crab carrying a knife have gone viral, making some question if we are in a crustacean uprising. Continue reading to learn what the experts have to say about the issue.

Saltwater Crocodile Eats Shark in Queensland; Wildlife Officers Warn Public Against Feeding Crocs

02.26.2024 10:20 AM

A huge saltwater crocodile was caught on camera devouring a shark. Continue reading to know the full story.

Upsweep Sounds: Unexplained Scary Calls From Within the Pacific

02.26.2024 10:05 AM

Mysterious and recurring sounds with distinctive patterns have been recorded by the U.S. NOAA in the Pacific Ocean. Read the article to find out more about this eerie call of the deep.

3,700-Year-Old Lipstick Discovered in Iran Could Be the Oldest Ever Found; Ancient Cosmetics Bears Resemblance to Modern Ingredients

02.26.2024 09:08 AM

Ancient lipstick found in Iran contains pigment which could be among the world’s oldest cosmetics. Find out more about it in this article.

Can Animals Truly Smell Human Fear? Insights from Scent-Based Research on Horses and Dogs

02.26.2024 04:50 AM

Animals have a keen sense of smell but can they detect chemical signals indicating human fear? Find out the answer in this article. 

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