Polar bears’ desperate struggle to find food in a melting Arctic
A new study finds that the animals are coping with the risk of starvation from global warming by swimming long distances and scavenging, but with little success
The origin of a fatal attraction: Why mosquitoes and moths fly around light bulbs
A new study has discovered that artificial lighting confuses the orientation system of flying insects, who use sunlight to guide them
The twins who show why some people are more likely to gain weight
The study evaluated siblings over a period of 36 years to try to explain the role of genetics, environment and lifestyle in some individuals’ predisposition to gain weight
Meet ANYmal, the four-legged robot that could substitute humans in dangerous environments
The all-terrain machine can move through difficult landscapes, analyze its surroundings and tackle real-world challenges autonomously
This little marsupial will give up sleep to have more sex
During mating season, male antechinuses seek to copulate with as many females as possible, in sessions that last up to 14 hours
Discovery of closest relative of ‘Tyrannosaurus rex’ sheds light on the mystery of these predators
The finding could clear up lingering questions about the origin and size of these enormous dinosaurs
The distinctive taste of cheddar cheese is due to microbes
A study reveals the complex interactions between bacteria that give one of the world’s most popular cheeses its unique flavor
Humans have driven more than 1,400 bird species to extinction, double what was previously thought
A new study warns that intensive agriculture and climate change are accelerating the global decline of birds
Free-ranging cats are a threat to nearly 350 species of conservation concern in the world
A study analyzed the environmental impact of these felines, which hunt more than 2,000 different species of birds, reptiles, mammals, insects and amphibians
Mathematician Marcus du Sautoy: ‘There is a possibility that artificial intelligence will become conscious’
The Oxford University professor posits the emergence of ‘a new species’ stemming from algorithms
Fossil of a teenage Tyrannosaurid discovered complete with last meal
The Gorgosaurus find in Canada reveals what these large predators fed on
Myth debunked: Left-handed people don’t have superior spatial vision
A study of 400,000 people from 41 countries reveals no link between handedness and visualization abilities
‘Perfect solar system’ discovered with six planets that ‘dance’ in sync
Researchers consider this a key finding to better understand and explain planetary formation processes
A ‘window to the outside’ allows people to interact while they sleep
In almost all stages of sleep it is possible to capture information and follow simple instructions
This is the hummingbirds’ secret to finding food and shelter
A new study reveals the flight strategies that these speedy birds use to negotiate small, complex spaces
How sunflowers follow the sun from day to day
A study delves into the behavior of these plants and challenges earlier assumptions about their dependence on sunlight
How do cats purr? New findings reopen the arguments over felines’ biggest mystery
Fibrous ‘pads’ on the vocal cords allow them to emit low-frequency sounds, although the scientific debate has not been closed
The secrets of megatsunamis: Waves over 500 meters high and devastation beyond the ocean
In her latest book, geologist Mercedes Ferrer describes the most significant tsunamis in history, their causes and how to identify them
European female frogs play dead to avoid unwanted sexual advances
A study shows this species’ strategies for surviving violent male mating tactics
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