Pterosaur discovery sheds light on Triassic ecosystem
Pterosaur discovery sheds light on Triassic ecosystem Scientists have identified a new species of pterosaur, Eotephradactylus mcintireae, from a 209-million-year-old jawbone found in [...]
Wild cockatoos develop skill to use water fountains
Wild cockatoos develop skill to use water fountains (Andreas Furil / 500px/Getty Images) A study in Biology Letters highlights the innovative behavior of wild cockatoos [...]
Honey bees threaten native pollinators in California
Honey bees threaten native pollinators in California (© Jackie Bale/Getty Images) Feral honey bees are causing ecological concerns in Southern California by outcompeting [...]
Fungus that may have caused ‘King Tut’s curse’ shows promise in treating cancer
King Tut's toxic fungus might offer leukemia treatment (Skaman306/Getty Images) Aspergillus flavus, a toxic fungus found in King Tutankhamun's tomb once thought to [...]
Study: Plastic bag bans reduce shoreline litter
Study: Plastic bag bans reduce shoreline litter A study published in Science indicates that local and state bans on plastic bags effectively reduce plastic litter [...]
Orcas use kelp as massage tool for social bonding
Orcas use kelp as massage tool for social bonding Researchers have observed orcas in the North Pacific using kelp as a tool to [...]
Butterflies’ adaptation to climate change has limits
Butterflies' adaptation to climate change has limits (De Agostini Picture Library/Getty Images) Research on wall brown butterflies highlights how evolution helps butterflies adapt [...]
Study: Beetles in Mediterranean can see red flowers
Study: Beetles in Mediterranean can see red flowers (Saher Qaddarah / 500px/Getty Images) Researchers have discovered that the beetle species Pygopleurus chrysonotus and [...]