Moby Dick ‘ship sinking’ sperm whales caught headbutting on camera
University of St Andrews researchers capture rare footage of sperm whales headbutting, revealing unexpected social behaviours.
Aquatic plant reduces antibiotics in water and genetic damage in fish
Researchers at the University of São Paulo find Salvinia auriculata mitigates antibiotic bioaccumulation and seasonal contamination effects.
Fossil X-ray reveals new species of baby dino named after iconic Korean cartoon
University of Texas researchers discover Doolysaurus, a juvenile dinosaur with skull bones, from Korea’s Aphae Island.
Python blood could hold the secret to healthier weight loss
University of Colorado Boulder finds python blood metabolite suppresses appetite, aiding weight loss without adverse side effects.
A new bird species in Japan
Researchers from Uppsala University identify Tokara Leaf Warbler, genetically isolated for millions of years, facing conservation challenges.
Abalone shells could help trace seafood origins
University of Adelaide researchers discover neodymium isotopes in abalone shells can verify seafood provenance across Australia.
Beavers can convert stream corridors to persistent carbon sinks
Researchers at the University of Birmingham found beaver-engineered wetlands store carbon at ten times higher rates.
Bull sharks have ‘friends’
University of Exeter researchers discover bull sharks form complex social bonds, preferring interactions with similarly sized peers.
Watching a lifetime in motion reveals the architecture of aging
Stanford University researchers discover early behavioural indicators of lifespan by tracking African turquoise killifish continuously.
Wolves kill—and ravens remember where
University of Veterinary Medicine Vienna reveals ravens’ impressive memory and navigation skills for locating wolf kill sites.