When you think of learning another language, you probably think of French, Spanish, or Chinese. But what about Python or Java? The two processes might be more similar than you'd think. A recent study ...

Illegal shark fishing study shows widespread catch of threatened Galapagos species The Fu Yuan Yu Leng 999′s catch of a dozen different species of sharks is a sign that endangered species need better ...

The mysterious cause of sea star wasting syndrome is a mystery no more Sea stars suffer when microorganisms living on them suck up too much oxygen from the water ...

This worm has too many butts Researchers have identified how its internal anatomy adapts as its butts branch off ...

People have long believed that using psychedelic drugs such as LSD, DMT, and psilocybin (from ″magic mushrooms”) can help the body fight inflammation. Scientific support for this idea has emerged in ...

Something’s moving on Venus. Scientists know the planet doesn’t have plate tectonics like Earth, but recent research has discovered some chunks of rock that have visibly moved, hinting at something ...

You can’t tell a chimpanzee’s age by its gray hairs Unlike in humans, silver strands are not a good clue of old age in chimps ...

In humans and some animals, long periods of physical inactivity can lead to osteoporosis, a disease where bones break down and become weak. Osteoporosis is usually caused by either bone not being ...

Scientists celebrate Inverte-Butt-Fest, a photographic homage to spineless backsides “Invert butts should be celebrated because they have a wide diversity in form and function, and because they bring ...

Just like the American black bear and the European hedgehog, early humans may have hibernated to endure severe winter months. Animals hibernate to survive cold weather and reduced food access by ...

Keystone species maintain order and uphold the balance in ecosystems. Scientists studying the shifting landscapes of Aleutian kelp forests suggest that keystone species may also help ecosystems cope ...

Many people think that humans and chimpanzees are the only primates that eat meat. But scientists have known about widespread meat-eating in primates for decades. And, a recent review paper published ...