Residents in the northern region of Akita are living in fear after dozens of assaults on humans. Riot police and the army have been sent to help.
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The Hunt Is On for Bears in Japan After Deadly Attacks
Residents in the northern region of Akita are living in fear after dozens of assaults on humans. Riot police and the army have been sent to help.
Life Lessons from (Very Old) Bowhead Whales
A gene that helped bowheads adapt to frigid Arctic waters also granted them extraordinary longevity. Could it help aging humans become more resilient?
Japan Plans to Send Troops to Help Stop Bear Attacks
With the number of people killed by bears reaching a record nationwide, the defense ministry is preparing to send the military to one badly hit area to set traps.
‘Pirate Lizards’ Can Get Around on 3 Legs
Researchers found more than a hundred lizards of nearly 60 species that survived losing a limb, with some even seeming to thrive.
‘There Will Always Only Be One Jane Goodall’
Scientists reflect on the life and work of a researcher whose discoveries made them rethink what it means to be human.
Do Reptiles Have Moods, Too?
Long dismissed as unintelligent, reptiles are emerging as cognitively and emotionally complex animals. A new study involving tortoises suggests that they also possess mood states.
Did Baby Talk Give Rise to Language?
The way that human adults talk to young children is unique among primates, a new study found. That might be one secret to our species’ grasp of language.
Did Baby Talk Give Rise to Language?
The way that human adults talk to young children is unique among primates, a new study found. That might be one secret to our species’ grasp of language.
China’s First Police Corgi Has 400,000 Followers and a Nose for Trouble
Fu Zai has won top workplace reviews as an unusual breed of sniffer dog. But his lack of self-control cost him his annual bonus.