Tag: animals

Surprise fossil discoveries push back the evolution of complex animals

Artist’s reconstruction of the ancient ocean ecosystem preserved in the Jiangchuan biota Xiaodong Wang A remarkable collection of

Virus from marine animals is causing weird eye problems in people

Dozens of people with glaucoma-like symptoms have tested positive for a virus that we thought affected only marine

The Turin Shroud bears DNA from many people, plants and animals

The Turin Shroud bears an image of a man said to resemble Jesus Christ public domain/Art Collection 2/Alamy

A variety of jungle animals all use one type of tree as a latrine

A northern tamandua – a kind of anteater – using the fig tree latrineTropical Canopy Ecology Project Various

What animal are you? Humans and animals tend to like the same mating calls

March 19, 20263 min read Add Us On GoogleAdd SciAmWhat animal are you? Humans and animals tend to

Middle East conflict strands ships with cargoes of fresh food and live animals

Shipping companies are facing significant challenges as the Middle East conflict disrupts trade and causes congestion at ports

Scientists May Have Found The Key Cellular Process Behind Aging in Animals : ScienceAlert

A New Discovery in Aging: How Cells Adapt to Aging Through ER Remodeling Researchers from Vanderbilt University School

Let these nine romantic animals inspire you on Valentine’s Day

Valentine’s Day can be a little cliché: red roses, dinner reservations, a box of chocolates—boring. But for those

What were the first animals? The fierce sponge–jelly battle that just won’t end

The question of which animals came first has been a subject of debate for nearly two decades. For

How zoos are preparing animals for this weekend’s massive winter storm

Zoos Prepare for Winter Storms: Ensuring the Safety of Animals As a massive winter storm approaches the U.S.

Animals experience joy. Scientists want to measure it

The Evolution of Joy in Non-Human Animals Research has shown that non-human animals, just like humans, experience joy

‘Bat accelerator’ unlocks new clues to how these animals navigate

Bats are truly remarkable creatures, equipped with a unique ability to navigate through dark forests and caves using