May 30, 2025 08:05AM
Ancient dog bones suggest Indigenous peoples in Alaska formed close ties with early canines 12,000 years ago, reshaping our understanding of human-dog history.
Experts call for redefining obesity to focus on abdominal fat and function, not just BMI, emphasizing waist metrics and direct fat scans for accuracy.
May 30, 2025 08:04AM
Butterfly numbers have dropped 22% nationwide, with native plants and reduced pesticide use key to reversing the decline, new U.S. data reveals.
May 30, 2025 08:03AM
Emerging tech companies are leveraging ocean minerals and electrochemistry to trap carbon and fight climate change, despite challenges in scale and funding.
May 30, 2025 08:02AM
Warming seas and pollution hinder coral reproduction, threatening biodiversity and storm protection in Florida’s already fragile reef ecosystems.
May 30, 2025 08:01AM
A 100-year-old Galapagos tortoise at the Philadelphia Zoo hatched four offspring, boosting survival prospects for one of the world’s rarest reptile species.
Apr 30, 2025 08:05AM
Humpback whale songs follow patterns similar to human language, supporting faster cultural transmission and offering insights into communication evolution.
Apr 30, 2025 08:04AM
A University of Missouri breakthrough creates eco-friendly chemical tools to aid medicine production, water decontamination, and clean energy storage.
Apr 30, 2025 08:03AM
Chimborazo hillstar hummingbirds form rare high-altitude colonies in Ecuador, a survival strategy against cold, wind, and scarce nectar sources.
Apr 30, 2025 08:02AM
Reintroducing gray wolves in Scotland could reduce deer overpopulation, restore woodlands, and boost carbon dioxide capture to combat climate change.
Apr 30, 2025 08:01AM
Bdelloid rotifers revived from ancient Siberian permafrost offer insights into cryptobiosis, extreme survival, and future space farming technologies.
Mar 31, 2025 08:05AM ● By Kris Urquhart
A fossil found in China pushes the estimated origin of birds back to 164–172 million years ago.