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Scientists Tried to Breed a ‘Super-Dog.’ It Did Not Go Well.
A 13-year project in Maine sought to breed a ‘super-dog.’ Instead, its findings challenged assumptions about canine intelligence.
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What Is ‘Beaver Fever,’ and Why Are Researchers Finding It in Cats?
A study detected Giardia in about 1 in 15 tested cats. Some carried strains capable of infecting humans, raising hygiene concerns.
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The Real Reason Why Cats Bring You Dead Animals, According to Science
Your cat’s dead-animal deliveries may be less about affection than you think. Research offers clues about the habit and how to curb it.
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Scientists Found Two Birds as Loud as Chainsaws. Here’s How They Make So Much Noise.
Researchers measured the calls of 123 bird species in Brazil. Two reached volumes comparable to chainsaws and louder than elephants.
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California’s Alleged ‘Serial Butt Sniffer’ Is Heading Back to Jail After Another Parole Violation
Calese Crowder was sentenced to 170 days after another parole violation. His latest arrest followed reports he was sniffing women.
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4 Ways to Spot Bad Neighbors Before You’re Stuck Living Next to Them
Before you buy a house, check out the neighbors. These four tips can help you spot potential problems beyond the property line.
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Photo courtesy of Frenchette at The Whitney 5 NYC Dessert Spots That Are Actually Worth the Hype
From pistachio pastries to matcha gelato, these five New York City dessert spots give you some reasons to save room for sweets.
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5 Reasons Gen Z Won’t Answer Your Phone Calls
Unexpected calls can feel intrusive, suspicious, or weirdly urgent. Here’s why younger adults would rather you text them first.
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Two Men Arrested in NYC’s Sewer Mystery Say They Were Looking for Gold. Seriously.
Two men arrested in NYC’s sewer mystery reportedly hunted for gold.
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Parents Are Using AI to Fake Their Kids’ School Photos (And Bragging About It)
Parents are replacing school portraits with AI to save money. Others are removing watermarks from photographers’ proof images.
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Man Arrested at Miami Airport After ‘Unexplained Bulge’ Turned Out to Be 10 Live Birds
Customs officers say a man arriving from Cuba hid 10 live birds in his underwear. He told officials they were for ‘personal use’.
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Scientists Identify a New Crocodile Genus From the Rocks That Gave Us the Sphinx
A museum fossil revealed a new crocodile genus with a strange Sphinx connection: the same rock formation and a missing snout tip.
