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What if the secret to beating distraction has been hidden in the brainstem all along? A new study offers hope for ADHD researchScientists have pinpointed an ancient brain region acting as a "focus switch," crucial for filtering distractions and prioritizing informat...- In 1859, English settlers released 24 wild rabbits; in 2024, scientists were shocked to find that the DNA of almost all the rabbits in Australia descended from those 24A seemingly simple request for hunting rabbits in 1859 by Thomas Austin in Australia unleashed a continental plague. While rabbits were int...
- In 1979, old salmon cans were stored in an Alaskan cannery, and decades later, when scientists cracked them open, a rising worm count revealed something unexpected about changing ocean food websOld canned salmon from Alaska reveals a significant increase in parasitic worms. Scientists studied cans dating back to 1979. This rise in ...
- In the 1960s, Sudbury's nickel smelters turned Ontario's lakes acidic, and tiny creatures evolved to survive, but when the pollution cleared, something unexpected happenedScientists witnessed evolution in action as a tiny copepod species, Leptodiaptomus minutus, adapted to acidic lakes in Killarney Provincial...
- Why some birds decorate their nests with snake skin, and scientists say it actually works as a defense toolBirds are using snake skins in their nests. This unusual practice helps protect eggs and chicks from predators. Studies show this strategy ...
- 25,000 touch sensors, no eyes, total darkness; meet the animal that hunts at the speed of neurons, and it's not the cheetahMeet the star-nosed mole, a small creature from eastern North America. Its unique star-shaped nose is a sensory marvel. This nose allows th...
- Why do squirrels rub snake scent on themselves, and what does it actually do?Ground squirrels have a surprising survival trick. They use the smell of rattlesnakes to hide their own scent from predators. Researchers o...
- What Chernobyl’s Wolves Learned to Survive That Scientists Still Don’t Fully UnderstandWildlife thrives in Chernobyl's exclusion zone. Grey wolves there show remarkable genetic changes. These wolves have developed resistance t...
- When Female Animals Relax Their Preferences, New Signals Emerge; and Evolution Starts Moving in Unexpected DirectionsNew animal signals evolve not just from female choice but also from relaxed preferences. This allows for variation and adaptation. Two path...
- Sun Pharma deal: Perception changer for Indian pharma sector? 10 pharma stocks with upside potential of up to 38%The Indian pharma sector made its initial global forays almost a quarter century ago. Companies sought out markets abroad, learnt to deal w...
- The Real Meaning Behind Your Cat’s Slow BlinkCats communicate affection and trust through slow blinks, a behavior evolved from survival instincts to avoid aggression. Unlike humans, di...
- The Secret Language of Mantis ShrimpMantis shrimp utilize dynamic color flashes for communication, a feat enabled by their highly evolved vision capable of processing various ...
- How Blindness Became an Advantage: Why Certain Animals Abandon Sight in Perpetual DarknessLife in perpetual darkness has led cave-dwelling creatures to evolve beyond sight. Instead of developing better vision, these animals shed ...
- What If We’ve Been Hearing Animals Wrong This Whole Time? This AI Tool Thinks SoOne of the greatest challenges in the field of biology has been the comprehension of the way in which animals communicate with each other. ...
- Why Do Dolphins Make Strange Whistles When Something Unexpected Happens? Scientists Think It Might Be SurpriseScientists are discovering how dolphins communicate emotions. New research shows dolphins produce unique whistles when encountering unexpec...
- What Happens When an Octopus Becomes a Mother… and Why Does She Stop Eating?Octopus mothers undertake an intense maternal journey. After laying thousands of eggs, they stop eating and dedicate themselves to guarding...
- The Deep Sea Keeps Inventing Light; Why Bioluminescence Evolves Again and AgainLife in the deep ocean is not dark. It glows. Bioluminescence, the ability to produce light, is widespread. This trait evolved many times i...
- It Looks Fake, Until Science Explains Why Animals Do ItSurprising animal actions often appear staged but are actually practical. Science reveals that these behaviors demonstrate intelligence, co...
- DanMachi Season 6 announced: Hit fantasy anime set to continue Bell Cranel’s adventureThe popular fantasy anime Is It Wrong to Try to Pick Up Girls in a Dungeon? (DanMachi) is officially returning for its sixth season, confir...
- Belly fat bringing you down? Lower risk of age-related diseases by burning itThe human body's ability to generate energy by burning the belly fat reduces with age.
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