Stones inside fish ears mark time like tree rings – and now they're helping us learn about climate change
My team studied bluefin tuna otoliths to learn why some populations are recovering faster than others.
Nov. 27, 2023 • ~7 min
What the world's oldest dog can tell us about ageing
There’s a surprising amount of crossover in what things help human and dog longevity.
Nov. 13, 2023 • ~6 min
How animal traits have shaped the journey of species across the globe
New research looks at how different species have managed to cross geographic barriers throughout history and whether their individual traits played a crucial role in these journeys.
Oct. 17, 2023 • ~7 min
Scientists can't agree on when the first animals evolved – our research hopes to end the debate
Charles Darwin knew the evidence from fossils contradicted evolution. Researchers are still trying to work out the problem today.
Oct. 13, 2023 • ~6 min
Female animals teach each other to choose unusual males – new research
A new study modelled how a game of snog, marry, avoid, may play out in the animal kingdom.
Oct. 3, 2023 • ~7 min
What's the carbon footprint of owning pet fish? An expert explains
New research reveals the environmental impact of keeping tropical fish as household pets – but there are ways to reduce it.
Sept. 26, 2023 • ~7 min
Why invasive ants are a silent threat to our ecosystems
Invasive ants are a major threat to biodiversity, according to a study.
Sept. 19, 2023 • ~6 min
Memes about animal resistance are everywhere — here’s why you shouldn’t laugh off rebellious orcas and sea otters too quickly
A few marine mammals in apparent revolt pushed meme-makers into overdrive. But a scholar who thinks about justice and human-animal relations suggests something deeper is behind the schadenfreude.
Aug. 18, 2023 • ~10 min
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