Category Science

White sharks are used to sitting at the top of their ocean food chain. But even these feared predators occasionally find themselves as prey rather than predator. Pods of orcas,…

In 2019, the Event Horizon Telescope (EHT) released the first-ever images of a black hole. The resulting pictures, of a blurry orange swirl, were, in truth, images of the black…

What were Egypt’s alabaster jars actually used for? Their stone and inscriptions were easy to study, but their contents remained hidden. One unique vessel is now offering the first glimpse…

It’s that time of year when many of us have turkey on our minds. From hunting to Thanksgiving feasts to Turkey Trot 5Ks, turkey season is in full swing. And…

Humans’ ongoing expansion into natural environments might be triggering the evolution of a new household pet, one that’s increasingly comfortable in the urban spaces we create. Researchers from the University…

Key Takeaways on Animals of the Cambrian Period Animals of the Cambrian period went through one of the greatest evolutionary surges in history, known as the Cambrian Explosion. Animals of…

In international politics, not every message is delivered through speeches or formal agreements. Sometimes, it arrives on the plate. A new analysis of 457 Portuguese state menus, spanning more than…

If you’ve ever wondered if octopuses dream, science has a fascinating answer. When these eight-armed masters of disguise fall asleep, they don’t simply settle into a quiet snooze. Instead, they…

A dog shelter rescued my little terrier mix, Gabriela, from an animal hoarding house when she was around 10 weeks old. She lived with about 40 other dogs, and the…

The animal kingdom is known for bitter rivalries that sometimes break out into full-on feuds, like the conflict between bumblebees and Argentine ants. When these two insects meet, it’s not…