Small dogs with prominent noses live longer than bigger, flat-faced canines, a new study suggests.
Author: Emily Anthes
First Bird Flu Deaths Reported In Antarctic Penguins
Dead gentoo penguins tested positive for the virus, and at least one suspected case has been reported in king penguins.
A Bird’s-Eye View of a Technicolor World
Scientists have devised a new video system that reveals how animals see color, and us.
Even Rats Are Taking Selfies Now (and Enjoying It)
A photographer trained two rats to take photographs of themselves. They didn’t want to stop.
First Case of Lethal Bird Flu in Polar Bears Reported in Alaska
Tissue samples from a polar bear that was found dead have tested positive for the virus.
Bird Flu Is Still Causing Havoc. Here’s The Latest.
The virus, which recently reached the Antarctic region for the first time, is surging again in North America.
Could Longevity Drugs for Dogs Extend Your Pet’s Life?
Longevity drugs for our canine companions are moving closer to reality. They also raise questions about what it might mean to succeed.
How Megafires Are Remaking the World
In our Pyrocene age, enormous wildfires aren’t merely damaging ecosystems but transforming them.
Scientists Use CRISPR to Make Chickens More Resistant to Bird Flu
A new study highlights both the promise and the limitations of gene editing, as a highly lethal form of avian influenza continues to spread around the world.
To Knock an Elephant Off Balance, Bring Out a Giant Blindfold
Elephants rely on visual cues to maintain consistent timing of their strides, a new study suggests.