Feeding cows a few ounces of seaweed daily could sharply reduce their contribution to climate change
Cow burps and farts are no joke – they're a big factor in climate change. A new study shows that daily seaweed supplements could tame this major methane source while saving ranchers money.
March 17, 2021 • ~9 min
Regent honeyeater: Endangered bird 'has forgotten its song'
The natural song of the regent honeyeater has essentially "disappeared" in 12% of the population.
March 17, 2021 • ~3 min
Eyeless roundworms sense color
C. elegans compares the ratio of wavelengths in its environment to avoid dangerous bacteria that secrete colorful toxins.
March 4, 2021 • ~7 min
This frog's lungs act like noise cancelling headphones
The noise from the lungs drowns out other species' calls, letting the females hear potential mates.
March 4, 2021 • ~5 min
Clever cuttlefish show advanced self-control, like chimps and crows
A marine version of the Stanford marshmallow experiment helped show cuttlefish can delay gratification.
March 3, 2021 • ~7 min
How do arctic foxes hunt in the snow?
Arctic foxes have a few special talents that help them sneak up on unseen prey and pounce.
Feb. 22, 2021 • ~7 min
Cats don't avoid strangers who behave badly towards their owners, unlike dogs
Dogs are more in tune with human social cues than cats.
Feb. 19, 2021 • ~5 min
How border walls threaten species trying to escape rising temperatures
Nearly 700 species of flightless mammal could be barred entry to cooler habitats due to national borders by 2070.
Feb. 15, 2021 • ~7 min
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