Bees can learn, remember, think and make decisions – here's a look at how they navigate the world

Scientists are learning amazing things about bees’ sensory perception and mental capabilities.

Stephen Buchmann, Adjunct Professor of Entomology and of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology, University of Arizona • conversation
May 17, 2023 ~9 min

Thriving in the face of adversity: Resilient gorillas reveal clues about overcoming childhood misfortune

In many animals, including humans, adverse events in youth have lasting negative health effects over the life span. But new research suggests something different is going on in mountain gorillas.

Robin Morrison, Postdoctoral Fellow in Animal Behavior, University of Exeter • conversation
May 15, 2023 ~9 min


Supreme Court's ruling on humane treatment of pigs could catalyze a wave of new animal welfare laws

The Supreme Court has upheld a controversial California law requiring pork sold in-state to be humanely raised, no matter where it’s produced. Pork producers say it could drive up food prices.

David Favre, Professor of Law, Michigan State University • conversation
May 15, 2023 ~8 min

What is life like as a wild animal? Probably nicer than you think

For animals to find the motivation to forage and mate, life must be at least slightly positive.

Walter Veit, Postdoctoral Research Associate, Department of Philosophy, University of Bristol • conversation
May 11, 2023 ~7 min

Vagrant, machine or pioneer? How we think about a roving eagle offers insights into human attitudes toward nature

A Steller’s sea eagle, native to the Asian Arctic, has traveled across North America since 2021. A scholar questions whether the bird is lost – and how well humans really understand animals’ actions.

Adriana Craciun, Professor of English and Emma MacLachlan Metcalf Chair of Humanities, Boston University • conversation
May 4, 2023 ~13 min

How to untangle a worm ball: Mathematicians solve a knotty mystery

California blackworms tangle themselves up by the thousands, then separate in a split second. Their trick may inspire the design of self-detangling materials and fibers.

Jennifer Chu | MIT News Office • mit
April 27, 2023 ~7 min

HIV drug helps protect against build-up of dementia-related proteins in mouse brains

Cambridge scientists have shown how the brain’s ability to clear out toxic proteins is impaired in Huntington’s disease and other forms of dementia – and how,

Cambridge University News • cambridge
April 26, 2023 ~6 min

Animals learn survival tricks from others -- even if they live alone

How the social lives of animals help them survive.

Mike Webster, Lecturer, School of Biology, University of St Andrews • conversation
April 24, 2023 ~7 min


Evolution of two contagious cancers affecting Tasmanian devils underlines unpredictability of disease threat

Scientists have traced the family trees of two transmissible cancers that affect Tasmanian devils and have pinpointed mutations which may drive growth of

Cambridge University News • cambridge
April 20, 2023 ~5 min

Oldest Remains of Large Sea Reptile Found on Norwegian Island

VOA Learning English • voa
March 26, 2023 ~4 min

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