Sea slug grows new body after decapitation Posted June 2, 2021 Scientists have discovered the ultimate case of regeneration: Some decapitated sea slugs can regrow hearts and whole new bodies.…
News Mash-up: Animal Research Posted May 25, 2021 Kangaroos can communicate with us: scientists Kangaroos can learn to communicate with humans in a simila…
Serial squirrel terrorizing residents in Queens Posted May 20, 2021 Residents of a Queens neighborhood are dealing with a squirrelly threat. Denizens of the New York City borough’s Rego Park neighborhood say an aggressive squir…
New species crowned ‘world’s ugliest orchid’ Posted May 18, 2021 Orchids are not often called ugly, but that is how the Royal Botanic Gardens in Kew, London, described a new species of the normally vibrant and delicate flower d…
News Mash-up: Natural Disasters Posted May 14, 2021 China hit by worst sandstorm in a decade China’s capital and a wide swath of the countr…
News Mash-up: Ancient Discoveries Posted May 11, 2021 Rhino remains found in Siberian permafrost Russian scientists are poring over the well-preserved remains…
Cold-stunned sea turtles rescued in Texas Posted April 29, 2021 Residents of South Padre Island in South Texas, some of whom lack heat or basic amenities in their own homes due to the unusually chilly weather,…
Scientists Develop Spinach That Can Send Emails Posted March 25, 2021 A team of scientists from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology has developed spinach plants that can detect certain chemicals and send emails to tell scientists about their p…
Study: Modern Pet Dogs Originated from Wolves in Siberia Posted March 24, 2021 A new study suggests that modern, domesticated dogs originated from wolves in Siberia during the Ice Age. After examining archaeological data and analyzing the…
Study: Identical Twins Do Not Always Have the Exact Same Genes Posted March 12, 2021 A new study has found that identical twins have more genetic differences than originally thought. For decades, identical twins were believed to share the same genes because the…