An artist's impression of the Ediacaran Period, a time when the Earth's magnetic field was at its weakest University of Rochester illustration / Michael OsadciwThe Earth's magnetic field is crucial for supporting life as it shields the planet from the Sun's radiation, preventing sterilization. However, a recent study proposes that life as we know it...
The bio-inspired device replicates the manner in which leeches (pictured) draw blood through the skinDepositphotosWhile leeches might evoke discomfort, hypodermic needles often evoke even more fear. This is one motivation behind the creation of a novel blood collection device inspired by leeches, offering a less invasive method for obtaining blood samples.In addition to...
Some chickens not only express their dissatisfaction with a disgruntled squawk but also exhibit blushing when they are suddenly picked up. According to a recent study, similar to humans, this reddening of the facial skin in chickens signifies an aroused emotional reaction.
We still wouldn't call a T. rex not that clever to their face. Credit: PixabayAlthough we prefer not to speak negatively about extinct creatures, recent physiological analysis suggests that the Tyrannosaurus rex, once thought to be highly intelligent, may not have been as clever as previously believed. This challenges earlier research from last year that compared...
The raptors depicted in the Jurassic Park films were already fearsome at six feet tall, but now researchers have identified a colossal new raptor species with legs towering to that same height.Raptors constituted a varied array of dinosaurs resembling the iconic movie creatures, albeit varying in size. They shared a common body structure, featuring...
An artist's impression of Ichthyotitan severnensis washed up on a beach, while some curious dinosaurs investigateSergey KrasovskiyA newly identified marine reptile species may have been the largest to ever inhabit the world's oceans. Dubbed the "giant fish lizard," this creature existed over 200 million years ago and could rival the size of the blue whale.Ichthyosaurs, a...
Credit: PixabayThe World Health Organization expressed serious concern on Thursday regarding the increasing spread of H5N1 bird flu to different species, including humans, where it poses an "extremely high" mortality risk."This is undoubtedly a significant concern," stated Jeremy Farrar, the chief scientist of the UN health agency, during a press conference in Geneva.The bird...
The algae Braarudosphaera bigelowii has been found to have absorbed a cyanobacteria called UCYN-A, which may be a huge step forward for evolutionTyler CoaleScientists have witnessed a once-in-a-billion-year evolutionary event where two lifeforms merge, creating an organism with enhanced abilities. The last occurrence led to the emergence of plants on Earth.Known as primary endosymbiosis, this phenomenon...
A tardigrade's colored scanning electron micrograph. Credit: Getty imagesTardigrades may be the most resilient creatures on our planet. These tiny microorganisms can resist nearly any challenge humans present to them, emerging unscathed as they stroll along on their eight short legs.The tactics facilitating these remarkable feats of superheroic survival are diverse. They range from...
Credit: PixabayThe Brazilian Atlantic Rainforest resounds with the high-pitched 'screams' of a minuscule amphibian in distress, a sound previously unnoticed by human ears.Researchers have, for the first time, captured recordings of South American frogs emitting calls at frequencies beyond human perception but potentially unsettling to animals equipped with suitable receptors.Dominance of the Leaf Litter...
