Stem cells may be the key to saving white rhinos from extinction
Could stem cells help us grow new rhinos? See how scientists at San Diego Zoo Global and Scripps Research are making new strides in…
Category: Zoology
Hawaiian caves invaded by rats
Rattus rattus, commonly known as the black rat or house rat has been recognized as “one of the most invasive species worldwide”. These…
What the velociraptor’s brain tells us about its diet
The brain of one of popular culture’s most infamous dinosaurs helps to clarify its diet and hearing range.
This fossil is the last common ancestor of worms
When did simple life become more complex, such as the modern animals we see today? A recent study may have uncovered evidence for one of…
Small animals that carry disease adapt well to our activities
A study suggests that small mammals like rodents have adapted to thrive on human-influenced land. They also happen to carry a lot of human…
Horseshoe crabs are critical to the biotech industry
Did you know that the modern US biomedical industry is built around the baby blue blood of horseshoe crabs? Come find out what scientists…
What is a fish’s favorite color?
Did you know fish prefer certain colors? When they don’t like the color of their tank, the fish may get stressed or aggressive!…
New ancient human species bones uncovered in the Philippines
The remains of a previously unknown species of human has been found in a cave in the Philippines!
Muscles lost in our primate ancestors still appear in humans
A review of previous anatomy studies found that some “ancient” muscles that are normally present in other primate species may be more…
How would we know if COVID-19 came from a lab?
A group of researchers gathered evidence from previous studies and, using what is known about the virus structure, made the case that the…