10-01-2023
Jellyfish can learn from past experiences - even without a central brain
The long-held belief that jellyfish are simple creatures with limited cognitive abilities has been dramatically overturned.  A new study from the University of Copenhagen reveals that Caribbean box jellyfish are far more advanced than previously thought, displaying complex learning abilities despite their rudimentary nervous systems. Not so simple  While jellyfish have inhabited our planet for over 500 million years, their reputation has mostly been that of uncomplicated beings.  This notion has been largely based on their primitive nervous systems, particularly when compared to organisms with advanced centralized...
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10-01-2023
Prehistoric trapdoor spider was five times bigger than its modern relatives
Scientists have recently discovered the massive fossil of a trapdoor...
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10-01-2023
Protect your dogs' teeth by using mouthwash with pomegranate
Protecting your dog's teeth is very important. Periodontal disease is...
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10-01-2023
Ghostly "Dumbo octopus" captured on film and video in Hawaii
During a recent deep-sea dive off the coast of Hawaii,...
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10-01-2023
Whales roll in seaweed as a play toy and also use it for its antibacterial properties
Humpback whales have been engaging in a unique behavior involving...
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09-30-2023
Making a monster: The bizarre development of hammerhead sharks
In a recent study, scientists from the University of Florida...
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09-30-2023
Greener cattle: Seeking ways to inhibit methane production in cows
As our planet faces escalating challenges from global warming, a...
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09-30-2023
Violent volcanic eruptions likely caused dinosaur extinction
A team of researchers led by Dartmouth College has recently...
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09-29-2023
Massive new dinosaur discovered in Spain's Early Cretaceous fossil collection
Experts have identified a fascinating new species of dinosaur, Garumbatitan...
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09-29-2023
Did early animal evolution start with predatory behavior?
Were the earliest forms of animals more inclined towards a...
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09-29-2023
DNA remnants found in six million-year-old sea turtle
Scientists have recently uncovered remnants of DNA within the fossilized...
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09-29-2023
Just a few genetic differences tailor flowers to specific pollinators
A new study led by the University of South Carolina...
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09-28-2023
Killer whales have been killing porpoises for decades, but why?
In a recent study, scientists have investigated some curious behavior...
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