Amphibious robot mimics doggy paddle
Researchers at South China University of Technology (SCUT) University developed an amphibious robotic dog featuring unique paddling mechanisms inspired by canine swimming.
More social parrots have a better vocabulary
Max Planck Institute researchers find that monk parakeets’ vocal diversity is influenced by their complex social interactions.
Scientists have found a way to ‘tattoo’ tardigrades
Researchers at Zhejiang University develop innovative microfabrication technique, using ice lithography to create microscopic, biocompatible designs.
Printed skin to replace animal testing
TU Graz and Vellore Institute researchers develop 3D-printed skin with living cells, enabling animal-free cosmetic nanoparticle tests.
Chinese blackbirds mimic electric moped alarms
Researchers at Nanjing University recorded over 40 electric moped sounds and a total of 3,041 Chinese blackbird songs.
Research shows humans have a long way to go in understanding a dog’s emotions
Arizona State University researchers reveal many owners misjudge canine emotions, focusing on context instead of the dog’s behaviour.
Discovery: Great whale pee funnel supports ecosystems
Research from the University of Vermont finds whale urine carries nutrients thousands of miles across the ocean.
Woolly mouse engineered on path to de-extincting the mammoth
Texas startup Colossal Biosciences has genetically engineered mice with woolly mammoth traits including golden, extra-long hair and low-temperature tolerance, edging closer to resurrecting the extinct beast.
Study finds that birds-of-paradise are biofluorescent
Research by scientists at the American Museum of Natural History and the University of Nebraska-Lincoln suggests that the “hidden” glowing phenomenon provides enhanced signalling for hierarchy and courtship displays.
Unprovoked shark bites plummeted in 2024: Here’s the analysis
Florida Museum of Natural History reveals unprovoked shark bites fell from 69 in 2023 to 47 in 2024 across the globe, with many involving blacktip juveniles.