Animals

Star Wars

Star Wars Just Radically Changed A Forgotten Prequel Creature

By Dais Johnston

Witness the majesty of the wild eopie.

Science

The 2024 Arctic Report Card Outlines Numerous, Shocking Planetary Trends

By Matthew L. Druckenmiller, Twila A. Moon, Rick Thoman and The Conversation

Flooding, thawing tundra, ice loss, and wildfires abound — and it’s all happening in the Arctic.

domestic cat enjoying a sunny day on a lush green lawn. The cat is backlit by warm sunset light, cre...
Pet Science

Geneticists Have Finally Figured Out How Orange Cats Got Their Color

By Lluís Montoliu and The Conversation

It’s all about the melanin.

The Rat Race

A Neuroscientists Taught Rats How To Drive — Then Things Got Weird

By Kelly Lambert and The Conversation

Yes, rats can be taught to drive. They seem to even like it.

Sleep

Why This One Simple Habit Could Lead To Much Better Sleep

By Gina Mason, Goffredina Spanò and The Conversation

It’s time to look closer at co-sleeping — with babies and beyond.

Ngorongoro Crater, February 2024:  Amazing close up of an elephant showing off his wrinkles and text...
Health

The Secret To Slowing Aging Might Be Hiding In Plain Sight

By Chen Hou and The Conversation

Researchers have known for decades that the faster an animal grows, the shorter its lifespan, at least among mammals.

“Zombie” house flies infected with the fungus Entomophthora muscae end up with characteristically sw...
Health

Parasitic Fungi Can Take Over A Brain For Its Own Benefit. It Gets Worse.

By Rohini Subrahmanyam and Knowable Magazine

Here’s the science behind the horror.

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Health

Humans Can Make Better Choices In Elections Than A Monkey, Right? Right?

By Michael Platt and The Conversation

Researchers show that when it comes to election decisions, humans don’t have much of an edge on monkeys.

Humorous portrait of a Maine Coon cat squeezed into a tiny basket.
Pet Science

Why Are Cats So Flexible? This Body Part Is Key

By Elana Spivack

Cats aren’t liquids, but they are amazingly flexible.

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Birds

49 Years Later, The Tiny Bird Stephen King Marked As An Omen Of Death Still Haunts Us

By Jared Del Rosso and The Conversation

This shy, nocturnal bird has a song that has spooked people for centuries.