When the Chernobyl nuclear reactor exploded in 1986, scientists expected the surrounding land to remain uninhabitable for ...
The magic gene has the effect of reducing the amount of UV light reflected from the petals, making flowers harder for bees to see. But (and this is where the magic comes in) reducing UV reflection ...
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Some polar bears have been getting chunkier—despite losing their main hunting grounds to climate change
Arctic temperatures are rising nearly four times faster than those in the rest of the world, resulting in the loss of sea ice there. Yet, one group of polar bears—which rely on sea ice to hunt their ...
Our guide to one of our closest relatives – the gorilla, including the difference between the two species, why they're ...
In winter woods, most deciduous trees stand bare, yet some oaks and beeches keep a fringe of dry, coppery leaves. They no longer feed the tree, but they hang on through wind and snow, adding sound and ...
In many species, sex isn’t fixed for life, and some animals can switch from male to female as part of a reproductive strategy. This process, called sequential hermaphroditism, allows individuals to ...
Scientists have uncovered a surprising genetic shift that may explain how animals with backbones—from fish and frogs to ...
Every ecosystem is shaped by billions of invisible battles: organisms competing for light, nutrients, space, or mates. These competitive interactions determine which species survive, how they evolve, ...
In his book "The Intimate Animal," sex and relationships researcher Justin Garcia says people have miscalculated their need ...
Telling ChatGPT not to do something can make it actively suggest doing it, with some models even willing to endorse theft or deception when the prompt includes the forbidden act. Like me, you may have ...
You may think that dolphins are super cute sea creatures to view from the shore and boats, but for killer whales, they are food! That makes them a legitimate hunting target. This dolphin found out the ...
After two days, 2,500 dogs and more than 200 breeds, the Westminster Kennel Club is coming down to just seven canines vying for U.S. show dogs' ...
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