Dawn is beckoned by choruses of birds all around the world, but we still don’t understand why our avian neighbours insist on such a morning ruckus.
A new study, yet to be peer reviewed, explores this behavior in captive zebra finches (Taeniopygia guttata), finding that the intensity of their…
Last year, orcas sashayed into the world of fashion with dead salmon hats. Now, dolphins are wowing us with flamboyant sea sponge fascinators.
Images of the odd invertebrate-wearing behavior were captured by scientists from the Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions (DBCA)…
In 2011, Deconinck and Oliveras simulated different disturbances with higher and higher frequencies and watched what happened to the Stokes waves. As they expected, for disturbances above a certain frequency, the waves persevered.
But as the pair continued to dial up the frequency, they suddenly…
In what the agency hopes will spur a major leap in…
It may sound like a bit of a stretch, but being more flexible could add years to your life. Our body’s ability to bend and flex gives us more than just the ability to touch our toes or claim bragging rights at a yoga class.
It keeps us mobile and healthy, and researchers are beginning to…
