Cicadas are nature's weirdos. They pee stronger than us and an STD can turn them into zombies
The periodical cicadas that are about to infest two parts of the United States aren't just plentiful, they're downright weird.
The periodical cicadas that are about to infest two parts of the United States aren't just plentiful, they're downright weird.
Plants & Animals
Apr 1, 2024
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New research supported by the Wu Tsai Neurosciences Institute's Interdisciplinary Postdoctoral Scholars program zeroes in on the surprising observation that many genes found in brain cells and synapses—the points of communication ...
Evolution
Mar 26, 2024
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Touchscreens have long been integral to our everyday life—humans use them to work, play, talk with loved ones and snag Lightning Deals on Prime Day. In recent years, they've shown potential for the animal kingdom as well, ...
Plants & Animals
Mar 21, 2024
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A new study reveals crucial insights into animal defense mechanisms and tradeoffs. The surprising discovery of a native anemone population lacking the Nv1 neurotoxin led to an investigation into its impact on defending against ...
Plants & Animals
Mar 13, 2024
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A new Imperial College London study has answered a long-held question about why medium-sized land animals like cheetahs tend to be fastest.
Plants & Animals
Mar 12, 2024
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In the animal kingdom, there are many grand examples of species that make sense of their world by expertly deciphering even weak signals from their surroundings.
Plants & Animals
Feb 2, 2024
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If you've ever wished you could see the world though the eyes of another animal, we have good news for you. We also wondered about that and, being scientists who specialize in color vision, have created a solution: a camera ...
Plants & Animals
Jan 28, 2024
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In humans, male fertility and sperm fitness decline with age, but scientists have made the surprising discovery that this pattern is not consistent in other animals. The findings have been published in the journal Nature ...
Plants & Animals
Jan 17, 2024
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Humans and other animals with brains perhaps aren't the only beings on the planet to experience consciousness, says a study in the journal EMBO Reports.
Evolution
Dec 18, 2023
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Light sail technology is a fascinating concept and a step change in rocket propulsion. It may not be big and impressive like the Saturn V, the Space Shuttle or the new Starship rocket but when it comes to traveling among ...
Space Exploration
Dec 18, 2023
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