Life Science
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Restoring Coral Reefs to Protect Cities
Coastal Ecosystems, rather than “gray infrastructure” such as concrete walls, can protect cities from flooding and storm surges.
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The “Fantastic Giant Tortoise” – Believed To Be Extinct – Has Been Found Alive
Scientists have confirmed with genetics that a once extinct tortoise is alive today, hundreds of miles away from where the species lived.
Dolphin behavior as shown by footage from the perspective of Dolphins hunting off the coast of North America.
Researchers are studying the sentience of insects using bee feeders and measuring glucose levels. The studies have layered implications for bees and humans alike.
Check Out this AMAZING Stop-Motion Video of a Leaf Collection
Flicker through the eclectic beauty and biological diversity of 2,400 leaves.
Frogs Freeze in the Winter and Hop Away in the Spring
Wood frogs in Alaska have the ability to freeze most of their bodies during winter, leaving scientists with more questions.
Bird Cams and Migration Routes
The Cornell Lab has a plethora of resources for birding, bird behavior, live bird cams, and migration maps.
A study explores the reasons behind this affiliative behavior in felines.
Giraffe Grandmothers, Bird Avoidance and Whale Poop
Three studies that highlight recent scientific research with critical findings.
Photographing Sea Creatures Around the World
National Geographic photographer captures ocean life that reveals unseen details of these amazing creatures.
A Journey into Animal Perception
There's a vast world around us that animals can perceive — but humans can't. Read or listen to this NPR interview with Pulitzer Prize-winning science writer Ed Yong about his book, An Immense World.
Why do Giraffes Have Long Necks?
Studies of bones show that giraffe’s developed this signature trait due to head-butting during male competition.
20 Quadrillion Ants Inhabit Earth, Scientists Estimate
Aside from tunneling seeds into the ground for dinner and accidentally blooming plants from their leftovers, these buggers are integral to maintaining our ecosystem's delicate balance.
Understanding Hawk Hunting Behavior
Video and 3D models of predator and prey behavior (swarms, confusion effect, hunting).
Paleontologists have discovered the oldest belly button known to science. It belongs to a Psittacosaurus, a member of the horned dinosaurs Ceratopsia, in a fossil uncovered in China.
A new video game teaches with hand-drawn illustrations and puzzles based on scientific concepts to explore the inside of a cell.
Have You Seen this Giant Moth?
As beautiful as they are, Atlas moths aren’t a welcome sight for entomologists or farmers. The insects are native to Asia, from India to the Philippines and Indonesia.
Why are Dolphins Waiting in Lines to Rub Against Coral?
According to the authors of the study, this is a way of self-medicating — basically, dolphins rub their bodies against corals and sponges to medicate their skin.
NOAA Exploration shared a video of a Whiplash Squid as part of their Deep Connections projects in 2019.
Panama Fruit Feeders LIVE CAMS
In addition to Panama Fruit Feeders, you can watch Kestrels, Hawks, Osprey, and many more!
What is this Blue Goo? (Video)
An unknown blue organism kept appearing in St. Croix. Is it coral? A sponge? It’s still a mystery.
A New Origin Story for Domesticated Chickens
In two new studies, scientists lay out a potential story of chicken’s origins. This poultry tale begins surprisingly recently in rice fields around 3,500 years ago.
Human origins may be older than we thought
This collection is known as Omo 1, and at 200,000 years old are considered some of the oldest human remains ever unearthed. Now, a new study argues the bones are at least 33,000 years older than originally thought.
Using cellulose extracted from wood pulp, researchers have created more eco-friendly glitter.
Research Shows Bats Like to Argue
Researchers are using machines to decode bat vocalizations, and it turns out they have a lot to say.
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Get to know Whale sharks using this handy educational PBS WWF fact sheet.
Video of a Bird Thought to be Extinct
Images and footage of the black-naped pheasant-pigeon were recently captured by scientists. This is the first documented sighting of the elusive bird since 1882.
Scientists accidentally discover photosynthesis doesn't work exactly like we thought
Researchers have serendipitously discovered that a key step in photosynthesis can occur much earlier in the process than previously believed.
What Happens When Wolves are Infected with Well-Known Parasite
A study of 26 years' worth of wolf behavioral data, and an analysis of the blood of 229 wolves, has shown that infection with the parasite Toxoplasma gondii makes wolves 46 times more likely to become a pack leader.