Coconut-Headed Sloth New Species Found In Brazilian Jungle
Two distinct sloth species with heads that are exactly like coconuts live in the Brazilian Atlantic Forest, according to recent research. Maned sloths are found…
Plants and Animals
Black Frogs from Chernobyl Show Evolution in Action
The Chernobyl Nuclear Power Plant catastrophe at reactor four in 1986 caused the greatest leak of radioactive material into the environment in recorded human history.…
Three Major Animal Groups Can be Traced Back to a 518 Million-Year-Old Armored Worm
A 518 million year old fossilized worm has been discovered to be a key node in the evolutionary tree and to be the ancestor of…
Bumblebees Are Fish, the California Supreme Court Rules
A Californian court decided that bumblebees are fish in February, a decision that was hailed as a “wonderful day” for the state’s bees. Now, the…
The Most Intelligent Trash Can Thieves Are Quieter Raccoons
The common raccoon had an advanced bandit mask that could compete with the Hamburglar, thus it was almost made for a life of crime. These…
Researchers Start to Uncover Mysterious Genes in Soil Viruses
Insects and plants rely on oil to keep them alive until their natural demise, when bacteria, fungi, and other decomposers take over and disintegrate them…
A Dog’s Eye View Of The World Shows An Interesting Difference From Human Vision
While the dogs lounged in an MRI to observe their visual processing, new research that will soon be available at a dog theater near you…
Win Ig Nobel Prizes for Synchronized Hearts, Constipated Scorpions, and Wave-Riding Ducks
Many creatures, most notably skinks, drop body parts to confuse predators, but some scorpions also lose their anus, which causes severe constipation. The scientists who…
The Oldest Fossil Heart Found Dates To 380 Million Years Ago
In addition to a stomach, colon, and liver, the remnants of an ancient, jawed fish also contained the oldest heart ever found by scientists. The…
Incredible Video of “Velociraptors of the Sea” Demonstrating Synchronized Hunting Techniques
Orcas are well recognized for being adept assassins; after all, they are called “killer whales” for a reason. However, a scene from the recently released…
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