Interview with a polar bear (expert) This year, celebrate International Polar Bear Day by learning more about this amazing species from a scientist who has studied them for decades. Thor S. Larsen is a pioneer in polar bear research. He…
Dinosaur Fossils Found With Record Number Of Injuries, Bone Infection
Dinosaur Fossils Found With Record Number Of Injuries, Bone Infection Numerous injuries and bone infections were recently found on the fossil bones of a dinosaur known as Dilophosaurus wetherilli. Researchers say these health issues were probably painful and made it…
Men’s voices dominate political ads, but voters listen to women
Men’s voices dominate political ads, but voters listen to women The gender of the narrator in political ads can help sway voters, but an analysis finds that this is one area that campaigns actually aren’t exploiting. Source: Science News Men’s…
Bees, Bats, Butterflies, Pollinators: New Report Says More Species in Danger; Food Supply Risked
Bees, Bats, Butterflies, Pollinators: New Report Says More Species in Danger; Food Supply Risked Bees, birds and bats are among those under threat and vital for pollinating a high proportion of the world’s food crops, as a new report from…
3.5 billion years ago, oceans were cool, not hot
3.5 billion years ago, oceans were cool, not hot Extensive new evidence from South Africa suggests that 3.5 billion years ago, Earth was locked in a cold spell, with isolated blasts of hydrothermal heat that may have helped incubate life.…
Howler Monkeys: Unusual Mortality Event In Nicaragua Raises Concern
Howler Monkeys: Unusual Mortality Event In Nicaragua Raises Concern At least 75 howler monkeys have been found dead in Nicaragua. This unusual mortality event follows two smaller events in Ecuador and Panama, which raises concern among scientists. Source: Natures Talk…
Manatees: Record-Breaking 6,250 Counted During Aerial Surveys In Florida
Manatees: Record-Breaking 6,250 Counted During Aerial Surveys In Florida A record-breaking 6,250 manatees were recently counted during aerial surveys in Florida. While this is good news for the threatened animals, conservationists warn the population boom is likely a result of…
Is Your Cat In Pain? New Signs To Tell
Is Your Cat In Pain? New Signs To Tell While many people can tell when something is wrong with their pet, they might not necessarily understand what the problem is. An international team of veterinary scientists have created a list…
11,000-year-old pendant with etched design found in England
11,000-year-old pendant with etched design found in England Stone artifact with design etched on it comes from a transitional time in England 11,000 years ago. Source: Science News 11,000-year-old pendant with etched design found in England Science News
Flowers Tailor Petal Iridescence To Suit Bees
Flowers Tailor Petal Iridescence To Suit Bees Certain colors confuse bees, so flowers will tone down the iridescence of their petals to attract bees and increase their chances of pollination. Source: Natures Talk Show via Nature World News Flowers Tailor…
