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A new study by animal psychologists at Auburn University in the U.S. found that a dog’s reaction to television varies w…
In a June report, more than 60 climate scientists warned that if carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions stay at current levels, humanity could cross the 1.5 °C warming threshold within three…
Some cat breeds don’t mind swimming. The Turkish Van and Maine Coon actually adore water. But many cat owners find the stereotype that their pets hate water holds true. But…
Antarctic waters are getting saltier, and that’s damaging the region’s sea ice. Scientists still don’t know why salinity in the Southern Ocean has risen, but the situation is alarming. Since…
Philosophers have debated for thousands of years whether animals have feelings. Birds and mammals, previous work has shown, display a wide range of emotions. But evidence that reptiles share those…
The Grand Canyon is an iconic American landmark—but its origin story may be more complicated than visitors realize. The Grand Canyon National Park in northern Arizona is a world-renowned tourist…
Koalas (Phascolarctos cinereus) typically come down from trees for about 10 minutes at a time — and those brief episodes are linked to two-thirds of their recorded deaths. That alarming…
Climate change and heavy-metal pollution are quieting bees’ distinctive buzz, which may soon become rare as warming lowers the frequency and pitch of their wing vibrations. Abnormally high temperatures and…
Researchers report that in the coming weeks Earth will rotate a bit faster, shortening the length of some days. July 9 was already a shorter day. The same is expected…
A team from the University of Wisconsin–Madison, led by Pablo Moreno Yeager, warns that melting glaciers could intensify volcanic activity in Antarctica, North America, and New Zealand — and push…
A team led by Tatiana Feirborn, a postdoctoral researcher at the National Institutes of Health, collected DNA from modern dogs and from ancient dog remains unearthed at archaeological sites across…
ALMA — the world’s most powerful network of radio telescopes — at 5,104 meters in Chile’s Atacama Desert temporarily halted operations after a rare snowfall. It could be a sign…
Pilots and passengers, brace yourselves: climate change is set to make air travel rougher. Researchers say turbulence will become more intense. Lance Leslie and Milton Speer, professors at the University…
Researchers from Swansea University and the University of Southampton (UK) report that beneath Ethiopia, at the Afar Triple Junction where three tectonic plates meet, magma is pushing up from below…
European countries have declared a state of emergency due to the threat of wildfires and health risks as an unprecedented heatwave sweeps across the continent. Climatologists and meteorologists warn the…
Tuvalu is a tiny island nation scattered across the Pacific, about 1,000 kilometers north of Fiji and just south of the equator. With a population of around 10,000 residents, Tuvalu…
A new study by Canadian researchers finds that if the asteroid 2024 YR4 hits the Moon in 2032, fragments could head toward Earth. That debris could threaten satellites and spark…
Every year, just before the winter holidays, veterinarians warn cat owners about the dangers—often deadly—that come with having a Christmas tree in the house. For veterinarians, this holiday season is…
“I am Amsterdam!” is the official motto of the Dutch capital, boldly proclaiming the city’s uniqueness and independence. Known as the “Venice of the North,” Amsterdam is famous worldwide—its colorful,…
Cats are known for a wide range of sounds they use to communicate with people and other animals. The familiar meow, usually aimed at people, is a call for attention…
In a small pond in Madison, Wisconsin, a pair of sandhill cranes (Antigone canadensis) is raising not only their own chick but also a gosling hatched from a Canada goose…
Deep beneath the Atlantic Ocean, the Nadir crater formed around the same time as Chicxulub—the crater left by the asteroid that wiped out the dinosaurs off the edge of the…
Chinese customs recently apprehended a man trying to cross the border with dozens of live snakes hidden in his pants. The smuggler was intercepted at Futian port, between Hong Kong…
What could be more beautiful than tiny sea creatures shimmering in dark water in every imaginable color? As the sun sets over Florida and the sky and sea go black,…
Anomalocaris canadensis was long described as one of Earth’s earliest superpredators. But biomechanical modeling of its feeding apparatus suggests it wasn’t. This marine monster, which lived about 508 million years…
New research reveals surprising differences in how honeybees and bumblebees search for food. While honeybees tend to stick to their chosen floral patches, bumblebees prefer to explore new areas. Though…
Cats have lived alongside humans for more than 9,000 years. In ancient times, they were prized as rodent hunters and gradually became domesticated. Before commercial cat food existed, people mostly…
Antarctica is warming fast because of human-caused climate change. But penguins may be doing some unexpected cooling: a new University of Helsinki study shows ammonia from penguin droppings helps create…
Pinot Noir from France, Rioja Rosado from Spain, Brunello di Montalcino from Italy, and many other popular wines could be at risk of disappearing. The cause is predictable: global warming.…
Scientists can now tell when a volcano is gearing up to erupt by watching how green nearby trees get. Brighter leaves can indicate an imminent eruption. Until recently, those subtle…
Analysis of isotopes from volcanic rock on the Hawaiian Islands has confirmed the presence of precious metals, including gold, in the Earth’s crust. A team from the University of Göttingen…
Almost all ocean life depends on the upper layers of water where sunlight reaches, called the photic zone. A new study shows that this narrow window of light is shrinking…
For the first time since precise measurements began, the average monthly concentration of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere has topped 430 parts per million (ppm). Researchers at the Scripps Institution…
Halur Antoniussen, a fisherman aboard the trawler Saputi, spotted a rare black iceberg off the coast of Canada and posted a photo that stunned glaciologists. He shared the image on…
The cause of idiopathic cystitis in cats (IC) remains a mystery. However, researchers think that increased anxiety in these animals should prompt a health check. Idiopathic cystitis is a non-infectious…
A study from Aarhus University in Denmark has revealed that mercury pollution from a century ago, from coal burning and gold mining, continues to poison the Arctic environment. Despite global…
A team from the University of Miami, led by marine biologist Benjamin Minch and virologist Mohammad Moniruzzaman, used specialized software to identify microbial genomes in seawater samples. During their research,…
Researchers at Lund University found that the bogong moth—an Australian species known scientifically as Agrotis infusa—navigates by the stars. Each year these insects embark on an epic journey across Australia.…
What is a modest roadside weed elsewhere becomes a 9-meter-tall tree on Kilimanjaro. The common giant senecio is a weed often found in wastelands and along roadways. Typically, it doesn’t…
Climate change is changing the flavor of juniper berries, the botanical that gives gin its signature taste. Increasingly unstable weather is shifting the berries’ flavor, and researchers at the International…
The domestic cat is one of the smallest members of the Felidae family, which also includes lions, tigers, jaguars, and cougars. It is the only domesticated representative of this family.…
Nearly three-quarters of Earth is ocean, which makes our planet look like a pale blue dot from space. But researchers in Japan published evidence that Earth’s oceans were once green…
There are approximately one billion pet dogs in the world — and they leave a bigger mark on the planet than most of us realize. They are our beloved companions…
An international team announced a discovery made during an expedition aboard the research vessel Falkor, operated by the Schmidt Ocean Institute (USA). Near the South Sandwich Islands, they filmed a…
American researchers estimate that about one-sixth of the world’s arable land is contaminated with toxic heavy metals. By analyzing research data and global population distribution, the team found that roughly…
It turns out ‘let’s have a drink together’ isn’t just a human line — primates do it, too. Researchers at the University of Exeter documented chimpanzees sharing alcohol for the…
Domestication has made cat and dog breeds more diverse — yet surprisingly similar. That has serious implications for their health. At first glance, Persian cats and pugs seem entirely different,…
The European Space Agency’s annual report on the space environment warns that space debris is increasing rapidly. There are far more nonfunctional satellites than working ones, which makes the problem…
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