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‘Time Capsule’ cave found in Israel reveals secrets of human life 400,000 years agoA remarkable 'time capsule' cave discovered in Fureidis, Israel, offers an unprecedented look at life up to 400,000 years ago. Archaeologis...
T. Rex or a squirrel? A bizarre dinosaur discovery is challenging what we know about ancient predatorsA new fossil discovery from northwestern China suggests a feathered, four-winged dinosaur may have preyed on ancient birds about 120 millio...
Nature beat engineers again: A tiny desert lizard’s survival strategy is inspiring a breakthrough in water technologyDesert lizard inspires new technology: Scientists have found the desert horned lizard's secret to survival: a unique skin system that chann...
Five cows abandoned on a remote island for 130 years survived against the odds, and their DNA revealed whyScientists uncover hidden history of abandoned cows: A tale of survival unfolded on Amsterdam Island, where five abandoned cattle in 1871 d...
Life performs better in heat, but what happens next surprised scientistsGlobal warming climate change study: A groundbreaking analysis of over 30,000 experiments reveals a universal pattern in how life responds ...
Octopuses just passed a mirror challenge few expected; scientists found they could use reflections to locate hidden prey in 73% of trialsIn a groundbreaking discovery, octopuses have demonstrated an ability previously thought exclusive to vertebrates: using mirrors for naviga...
Elephant encounters: Scientists tracked elephants for 19 years in Botswana and found that year-long droughts pushed them toward human settlements, raising the risk of dangerous encountersAfrican elephants are increasingly venturing closer to human settlements as prolonged droughts persist, a new study reveals. Research from ...
Quote of the Day by American psychologist John B. Watson: 'There are for us no instincts...'- Life lessons on habit formation, human potential, personal growth by the Behaviorism pioneerPioneering psychologist John B. Watson asserted that human behavior is largely learned, not innate. His foundational work in behaviorism ch...
Best quote of the day by American psychologist B.F. Skinner on life lessons: “When you run into something interesting, drop… – Inspiring lessons on curiosity, learning, discovery and why knowledge is power by the father of operant conditioning and radical behaviorism known for his deep insights into human behavior and motivationBest Quote of the Day by B.F. Skinner: B.F. Skinner’s quote, “When you run into something interesting, drop everything else and study it,” ...
Fish take naps, follow sleep schedules, and may be more human than we thoughtFish sleep like humans study explained: A research reveals zebrafish exhibit complex sleep patterns, mirroring human behavior. These fish e...
In 2021, a British geologist dated footprints at New Mexico's White Sands to 21,000+ years old: Pushing humans' arrival in North America back 5,000 yearsExciting discoveries at White Sands National Park challenge what we know about North America's past. Unearthed ancient human footprints, es...
9 animal dads who put human fathers to shame this Father's DayAnimal fathers display some of the most fascinating parenting behaviors in nature. From seahorses where males carry pregnancies, to giant w...
What happens to a pigeon's eyes in flight is not what you would guess, and scientists have found itPigeon eyes during flight study: Contrary to popular belief, pigeons don't constantly scan the skies while flying. New research reveals the...
A GPS-tracked wolf jumped into a Swiss lake, and what happened next stunned expertsA lone wolf, M637, stunned Swiss researchers by swimming across the frigid Lake Lucerne, a journey of about 1.5 kilometers. This remarkable...
Suffering from anxiety often? A common plastic chemical may be affecting your brain, says new studyA new study presented at ENDO 2026 has found that male rats exposed to the common plastic chemical di-(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) durin...
Forget deadbeat dads: These devoted spiders guard their babies, and science finally knows whyCitizen science data from iNaturalist, combined with decades of fieldwork, has revealed the complex evolutionary history of parental care i...
A massive crocodile lurked in Lucy’s world, and early human ancestors may have been its preyScientists have discovered a new ancient crocodile species named Crocodylus lucivenator. This massive reptile lived in East Africa between ...
This weird trick helped physicists solve the bird flock mystery that defied Newton for yearsScientists have developed a new theory to explain how systems like bird flocks exhibit non-reciprocal interactions, seemingly challenging N...
What happens when ants get addicted to junk food as much as we do? The consequences could be seriousAnts eating junk food behavior study: Tiny potato chip crumbs are a big distraction for ants. Researchers found ants are drawn to human sna...
In 1972, children watched adults hit an inflatable doll, and psychology saw how easily aggression can be copiedIn a series of innovative experiments, Albert Bandura demonstrated a striking reality: children are keen observers, soaking up behaviors fr...