Thoroughbred racehorses are biological marvels that consume oxygen at astonishing rates, more than double what elite human athletes can manage.

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If ants are so successful out in nature, why do they so often turn up in our homes and even upper-level apartments? And what can we do to keep them out?

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Scientists have stumbled upon an unexpected ally in the fight against malaria: a medication initially created for treating uncommon genetic disorders.

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Dog Owners Beware: The Most Contaminated Spot in Your Local Park Revealed

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Deep in Panama's lush forests, something unexpected unfolds that's changing how scientists think about bird defenses. A baby white-necked jacobin hummingbird, just hatched and utterly vulnerable, doesn't act like your typical baby bird.

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Farmers across America face a counterintuitive problem, according to new research. The very chemicals they spray to kill insect pests might be inadvertently helping weeds survive.

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From dinosaur fuzz to eagle wings, evolution spent over 100 million years perfecting the feather.

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For birds, sound is survival. Their songs establish territories, attract mates, and warn of dangers. When traffic noise drowns out these messages, birds face serious challenges.

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In the forests of eastern Australia, satin bowerbirds create structures known as “bowers.”

The males gather twigs and place them upright, in two bundles, with a gap in the middle, resulting in what looks like a miniature archway.

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Most fossils tell us what ancient creatures looked like. The newly discovered Ferruaspis brocksi goes several steps further.

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Sharks are facing a global extinction crisis, with nearly one-third of all shark and ray species threatened worldwide.

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When it comes to finding a partner, looks matter, especially if you're a butterfly. For certain species of colorful tropical butterflies, the connection between vision and mate choice goes deeper than scientists previously thought.

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For 130 years, a small Chilean frog vanished from scientific view. Biologists searched. Nature enthusiasts kept their eyes open. But Alsodes vittatus remained stubbornly invisible.

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While most of us struggle with post-meal bloating, Burmese pythons take digestive expansion to another level. These snakes experience perhaps the most dramatic organ transformation known in vertebrates.

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Baleen whales are quietly performing an ecological service of global importance. These massive marine mammals don't just wow us with their size and songs; they're also running what scientists have dubbed "the great whale conveyor belt."

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A study conducted by researchers at Arizona State University suggests that humans often misinterpret dogs' emotions based on external factors that have nothing to do with the dog itself.

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The narwhal's spiral tusk has puzzled scientists and inspired myths for centuries, but until recently, scientists had limited direct observations of how these mysterious Arctic whales use their signature feature in the wild.

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In the frigid Arctic, polar bear mothers and their cubs emerge each spring from snow dens that have sheltered them through the bitter winter months.

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Every time you bend your knee, rotate your shoulder, or nod your head, you're using a remarkable piece of biological engineering called a synovial joint.

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he climate crisis has forced countless species into a simple but brutal choice: adapt or perish. For green sea turtles nesting on the beaches of North Cyprus, adaptation appears to be winning—at least for now.

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For decades, scientists believed something strange was happening in the animal kingdom: despite having many more cells that could potentially turn cancerous, elephants didn't seem to get more cancer than mice. As it turns out, this puzzling observation, called "Peto's paradox," has been overturned by surprising new research.

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Most of us know mosquitoes primarily as unwelcome summer guests, but these tiny insects possess extraordinary sensory abilities that could inspire tomorrow's technology.

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Dogs may look adorable when they snooze, but their sleeping habits actually hold fascinating clues on how living with humans has shaped canine behavior.

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In the desert sands of Egypt's Fayum Depression, an extraordinary discovery began with an excited shout.

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Scientists have discovered that birds developed their complex brain circuits independently from mammals, rather than inheriting them from a shared ancestor.

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Sophisticated birdsong follows strict grammatical rules, much like human sentences. But what happens when birds can't hear themselves sing?

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Scientists have long wondered how sea turtles navigate vast ocean distances with remarkable precision.

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Scientists have unearthed an exceptionally well-preserved skull belonging to Vegavis iaai, a diving bird that swam in Antarctic waters approximately 69 million years ago, during the last days of the dinosaurs.

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Some fossils tell simple stories. But a recent discovery in Venezuela tells a more complex tale, preserving evidence of multiple predator attacks on an ancient sea cow in what amounts to a detailed snapshot of prehistoric marine life.

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In Costa Rica's rushing streams, scientists have discovered a tiny scuba diver that has a unique way of escaping the wrath of predators. The water anole, a tiny lizard no bigger than a finger, has mastered an underwater breathing technique that's baffling researchers

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Autonomous vehicles can navigate complex traffic patterns and recognize road signs, but they sometimes fail at a seemingly simple task: determining how far away a parked car is.

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A new species of fungus discovered in British and Irish caves turns spiders into "zombies," forcing them to leave their hiding spots and move into the open before killing them.

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In the harsh Arctic environment, where polar bears regularly plunge into freezing waters to hunt seals, a remarkable thing happens: unlike your car windshield on a winter morning, their fur resists turning into a frozen mass.

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A new study suggests that successful working dogs aren't born with specialized equipment. Instead, they're made through training, temperament, and determination

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High in the Peruvian Andes, where glaciers are retreating at an unprecedented rate, nature has devised an unexpected solution involving vicuñas and their bathroom habits.

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In the Mediterranean countryside, gardeners have learned to approach a certain cucumber with caution.

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High in the misty canopies of California's coastal redwoods, a tiny salamander performs a feat that would make most rock climbers nervous: it lets go.

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For centuries, humans have relied on dogs to keep large predators away from their homes and livestock. In Montana's sprawling prairies, where expanding grizzly bear populations increasingly wander into backyards, researchers have discovered a new way to signal to these beasts that they are not welcome.

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Researchers in China have achieved what many believed couldn't be done: they've created viable, healthy mice using genetic material from two fathers, unlocking new possibilities in reproductive science.

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The mystery of dinosaur origins has taken an unexpected turn toward the equator. While paleontologists have long searched southern regions for clues about where these magnificent creatures first evolved, new research suggests we may have been looking in the wrong latitude altogether.

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Scientists studying an aggressive cancer that affects thousands of dogs annually have uncovered a genetic signature that could hold the key to treating an extremely rare human cancer.

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When most middle school students go on field trips, they might bring back photos or souvenirs. But at Chicago's Garfield Park Lagoon, one student brought back something far more significant: bacteria from goose poop.

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Several hundred honey bees in rural Pennsylvania and New York are sporting tiny high-tech accessories—miniature QR codes glued to their backs. These tags aren't just the latest in bee fashion; they're part of a study from Penn State solving a long-standing mystery: exactly how far do honey bees travel from their hives to collect pollen and nectar?

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When 112 wild baboons encountered mirrors for the first time in Namibia's desert landscape, scientists watched eagerly. Would these clever primates recognize their own reflections, like humans and great apes do?

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Move over almond milk. There's a new dairy alternative in town, and it comes from camels. While that might sound strange to Western ears, new research from Edith Cowan University (ECU) in Australia suggests camel milk could offer some impressive health benefits, especially for our immune systems.

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While most prospective dog owners dream about morning walks and endless cuddles, they rarely consider the full picture of what it means to care for a canine companion.

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In a startling development that has caught the attention of wildlife researchers across North Africa, a spotted hyena was documented in Egypt for the first time since the species vanished from the region over 5,000 years ago.

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The study published in Current Biology documents what researchers call "socially contagious urination" in chimpanzees for the first time in any species.

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The decision to add a four-legged family member has become increasingly complex in 2025, according to new research.

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Named Bathynomus vaderi after the iconic Star Wars villain, this deep-sea creature earned its moniker from its distinctive head shape, which bears an uncanny resemblance to Darth Vader's helmet.

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