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Sea anemone study shows how animals stay ‘in shape’Sea anemone study shows how animals stay ‘in shape’

Sea anemone study shows how animals stay ‘in shape’

Our bodies are remarkably skilled at adapting to changing environments. For example, whether amid summer heat or a winter freeze,…

4 months ago
Alcohol consumption among non-human animals may not be as rare as previously thought, say ecologistsAlcohol consumption among non-human animals may not be as rare as previously thought, say ecologists

Alcohol consumption among non-human animals may not be as rare as previously thought, say ecologists

Anecdotes abound of wildlife behaving "drunk" after eating fermented fruits, but despite this, nonhuman consumption of ethanol has been assumed…

5 months ago
Scientists make tissue of living animals see-throughScientists make tissue of living animals see-through

Scientists make tissue of living animals see-through

In a pioneering new study, researchers made the skin on the skulls and abdomens of live mice transparent by applying…

7 months ago
How ‘winner and loser effects’ impact social rank in animals — and humansHow ‘winner and loser effects’ impact social rank in animals — and humans

How ‘winner and loser effects’ impact social rank in animals — and humans

Research has shown that in many animals, the winners of a fight are more likely to win subsequent contests, while…

8 months ago
Scammed! Animals ‘led by the nose’ to leave plants aloneScammed! Animals ‘led by the nose’ to leave plants alone

Scammed! Animals ‘led by the nose’ to leave plants alone

University of Sydney researchers have shown it is possible to shield plants from the hungry maws of herbivorous mammals by…

1 year ago
HIV antibodies protect animals in proof-of-concept studyHIV antibodies protect animals in proof-of-concept study

HIV antibodies protect animals in proof-of-concept study

Three different HIV antibodies each independently protected monkeys from acquiring simian-HIV (SHIV) in a placebo-controlled proof-of-concept study intended to inform…

1 year ago
AI provides more accurate analysis of prehistoric and modern animals, painting picture of ancient worldAI provides more accurate analysis of prehistoric and modern animals, painting picture of ancient world

AI provides more accurate analysis of prehistoric and modern animals, painting picture of ancient world

A new Rice University study of the remains of prehistoric and modern African antelopes found that AI technology accurately identified…

1 year ago
Build-A-Bear Holiday Gifts for Kids 2023: Shop Teddy Bears, Stuffed Animals, Cuddly Bunnies and MoreBuild-A-Bear Holiday Gifts for Kids 2023: Shop Teddy Bears, Stuffed Animals, Cuddly Bunnies and More

Build-A-Bear Holiday Gifts for Kids 2023: Shop Teddy Bears, Stuffed Animals, Cuddly Bunnies and More

Searching for that perfect gift before the last-minute holiday rush can be easier said than done. But now you can ease…

1 year ago
Unknown animals were leaving bird-like footprints in Late Triassic Southern AfricaUnknown animals were leaving bird-like footprints in Late Triassic Southern Africa

Unknown animals were leaving bird-like footprints in Late Triassic Southern Africa

Ancient animals were walking around on bird-like feet over 210 million years ago, according to a study published November 29,…

1 year ago
Win-win in muscle research: Faster results and fewer laboratory animals thanks to new methodWin-win in muscle research: Faster results and fewer laboratory animals thanks to new method

Win-win in muscle research: Faster results and fewer laboratory animals thanks to new method

To study muscle diseases, scientists rely on the mouse as a model organism. Researchers at the University of Basel have…

1 year ago