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You might not only need an umbrella to shield yourself from the rain – viruses and bacteria may be pouring down on you on a regular basis as well. At least this is according to research from scientists in Canada, Spain and the U.S., who came together to find out exactly what is falling from …
The funny thing about bird eggs is that they are not all egg-shaped! Some birds lay round eggs and some lay elongated eggs. Some egg-shaped eggs are more pointy – more egg-treme – than others. Scientists have conducted several studies and the general conclusion is that several different factors impact the shape of a bird’s …
When you look at a giant Great Dane or Mastiff, then you look at a Chihuahua or a Pomeranian, it is hard to believe they are all the same species of animal. It is even harder to believe that these lovable and loyal companions – man’s best friends –are all descendants of the maligned grey …
Can being too social actually negatively impact your health? It can if you’re a marmot, according to new data from researchers at UCLA (“Can being too social take years off your life? Yes, biologists report, if you’re a marmot,” 2018). Recently, a team of biologists set out to determine exactly how the social behaviors of …
The noise pollution that comes from living in an urban area may be irritating to humans, but what about the animals that live nearby? Does noise have an impact on creatures that don’t have a voice of their own? As it turns out, new research says yes – specifically in the case of birds (“Noise …
What is the world’s oldest living vertebrate? As it turns out, it just might be a Greenland shark, and it could date back to medieval times. This is what marine biologist Julius Nielsen and his team of researchers have claimed in a new paper published in Science. The group discovered a Greenland shark, 18 feet …
Drive down a country road in the fall in most parts of the United States, and you will surely see, from time to time, some large, round, greenish-yellow, knobby balls lying on the side of the road. They are called Osage oranges, but don’t expect to squeeze them into tangy, citrus-y juice – they aren’t …
During the holidays, it isn’t uncommon for pet owners to sneak their dogs a few bites to eat under the table. However, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) now says it’s the food dogs are supposed to eat that may actually be causing problems. As it turns out, bone treats – store-bought pet treats …
In antiquity, there lived a plant called silphium that had powerful culinary and medicinal uses … including the most effective birth control ever known. Although highly sought after, the plant refused to be cultivated by man, and was eventually harvested into extinction, so the ancient writings tell us. All that is left is textual evidence …
Speed and strength are gifts some creatures possess that help to keep them safe from predators. Not every animal can be the fastest or the fiercest. Several of Earth’s animals have a unique way of defending themselves…they smell really, really bad! These top seven olfactory offenders have adapted to have the ability to release strong, …