“False” Horses
In Argentina’s ancient woodlands, animals like Thoatherium, also known as “false horses,” developed unique adaptations like monodactyl limbs…
New Research Shows Short Activity Bouts Use 20%-60% More Energy
At a Glance Researchers at the University of Milan have found that short bursts of physical activity, like…
Ways How Identical Twins are Actually Distinct
While identical twins share the same genetic material, their DNA can diverge due to mutations during cell division…
When Scientists Mistake Dinosaur Identity
The Brontosaurus, once a symbol of massive dinosaurs, was a mistaken identity, confused with Apatosaurus and mismatched with…
Voices for a Warming World: Essential Reads on Climate Change
In a world grappling with intensifying environmental crises, understanding the science and solutions behind climate change has never…
Why Ships Keep Sinking in These Treacherous Seas
The world’s oceans have notorious shipwreck graveyards like North Carolina’s “Graveyard of the Atlantic,” Canada’s Sable Island, and…
Beyond the Roots: The Wild World of Tree Adaptations
“Trees” aren’t a scientific category; they’re plant shapes adapted to maximize sunlight, resulting in varied and unusual forms…
This Black Hole Is Close (But Not Too Close)
The closest confirmed black hole, Gaia BH1, is located about 1,500 light-years away. It was independently discovered by…
Unique Trees
Scientifically, there is no distinct category for “tree” in plant taxonomy. A tree is a growth strategy in…
The Complicated Spinosaurus Family History
Spinosaurids are a contentious and challenging group to discuss due to the fragmented fossil record and the passionate…