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Female animals choose mates based on sex, study finds
A new study suggests that in the animal kingdom, female animals learn from other females when it comes to preferring distinctive males as mates. Sexual selection, as seen in traits like the…
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Are our memories stored in our brains? This jellyfish can remember the past despite having no brain
In a rather interesting experiment that could be likened to the dictionary definition of futility, scientists tried to teach a certain species of box jellyfish known as Tripedalia cystophora a few basic…
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How do bees see us?
Recognizing faces is essential for how individuals interact in complex societies, and it has long been considered an ability that necessitates the sophistication of a large human brain. However, new evidence published…
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Crows can change friendships for rewards – just like humans
New research conducted by scientists from the universities of Exeter and Bristol has shed light on the social behaviors of wild jackdaws, offering insights into animal social dynamics and the evolution of…
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Is danger approaching? Invasive species are spreading out of control!
Invasive species, which cause extensive harm to crops, devastate forests, facilitate the spread of diseases, and disrupt ecosystems, are rapidly proliferating worldwide, with humanity struggling to contain their expansion, according to a…
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Human-induced climate change could kill 1 billion people in the next century, new study finds
If global warming reaches or exceeds two degrees Celsius by the year 2100, Joshua Pearce, a researcher at the University of Western Ontario, suggests that a substantial portion of the responsibility for…
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Can we see with our skin? This fish can see with its skin
Researchers now believe they have uncovered the reason behind an intriguing phenomenon. Several years ago, biologist Lori Schweikert had a remarkable encounter during a fishing trip in the Florida Keys. While handling…
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Climate change will change the colors of the oceans
In the next century, satellites will watch as the blues and greens of the ocean intensify. The color of deep blue oceans, shallow turquoise waters and emerald green coasts is changing rapidly…
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Scientists revive a 46,000-year-old worm in Siberia
Scientists have made a remarkable discovery in Siberia, where they found a microscopic worm that survived an astonishing 46,000 years in permafrost, setting a new record for the longest known survival of…
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Increasing Chances of Being Bitten by Venomous Snakes
A recent study conducted in Georgia, USA, has revealed another concerning consequence of climate change: an increased likelihood of venomous snake bites due to warmer weather. Georgia is home to 17 species…