-
CDC Officials Say a Cat-Spread Fungus Reaching the U.S. Is ‘Just a Matter of Time’
The fungus has infected thousands of cats and more than 11,000 people in South America, raising concern among U.S. health officials.
-
A Subtle Walking Change Could Be an Early Sign of Dog Dementia, Study Finds
Researchers found shorter front leg strides in senior dogs may be linked to cognitive decline, not just aging or sore joints.
-
Scientists Found Sperm Whales May Have Their Own Regional Accents
Researchers analyzed thousands of whale clicks and found Mediterranean sperm whales use distinct regional dialects.
-
Scientists Have Been Watching One Dead Whale Feed the Ocean for 15 Years. Here’s What They’ve Learned.
Researchers say the “whale fall” off Vancouver Island is still supporting clams, snails, fish, tubeworms, and bone-eating zombie worms.
-
Cris Cantón/Getty Images Just in Case You Were Wondering, Scientists Say Bird Masturbation Is Totally Normal
Researchers reviewed reports across more than 100 bird species and found the behavior is part of natural avian sexuality.
-
Scientists Found That Bean Plants Can Summon Wasps to Fight Their Battles
Researchers found that the plants can identify caterpillar attacks and summon wasps to the scene to protect them.
-
Vicki Smith/Getty Images Scientists Say Cows Might Recognize Human Faces, Which Is Bad News for Grilling Season
A new study suggests cows can connect familiar faces and voices, making them more socially complex than we may want to admit.
-
Photo: Tim Bird / Getty Images Scientists Just Discovered Half-a-Billion-Year-Old Evidence of Animals Having Sex
Earthlings started getting it on even earlier than we thought!
-
Scientists Found a 121-Million-Year-Old Bird That Was Basically Peacocking Before Peacocking Existed
The newly identified bird species had dramatic display feathers long before humans invented bad bar outfits.
-
Tijuana2014/Getty Images Wild Animals Are Thriving in Chornobyl 40 Years After the Disaster, and the Reason Why Is Pretty Depressing
A new study found that wolves, bears, lynx, moose, and wild horses are thriving within Chornobyl’s exclusion zone.
-
Two People Were Arrested for Allegedly Trying to Smuggle Baby Monkeys in Their Underwear
Authorities in Colombia say three baby monkeys were hidden in the suspects’ clothing before a flight to the Dominican Republic.
-
Aire Images/Getty Images Scientists Found a Way to Make Mammals Heal More Like Salamanders, Which Is Extremely Weird (And Promising)
A new study shows how mammal cells could be nudged into acting more like salamander cells while recovering from injury.
