AcrA proteins (red) bind to the outer membranes of E.coli (green). Swarming bacteria “scream” when they die, warning neighboring bacteria of danger. These death shrieks aren’t audible; rather, they are chemical alarms that the bacteria broadcast while on the verge…
A map shows where at least tropical storm-force winds are expected in the coming days as the two storm systems approach one another in the Gulf of Mexico. Tropical Storm Laura’s winds are seen approaching from the east. Next week…
Honey badgers are small, muscular mammals known for their ferocious nature. Honey badgers have the well-earned reputation of being fierce, feisty little mammals. Also known as a ratel, the honey badger belongs to the Mustelidae family of mammals, which also…
The 240 million-year-old fossil of an ichthyosaur contained a hearty meal; the partial remains of a thalattosaur, another marine reptile that was only slightly smaller in size. About 240 million years ago, one giant sea monster ate another, and then…
In a brief video scene that has already charmed thousands, a pair of unlikely animal companions — a dog and a lion — appear to be shaking hands … or paws. A GIF shared to Reddit yesterday (Jan. 28) shows…
A newly discovered car-sized asteroid just made the closest-known flyby to Earth without hitting our planet. On Sunday (Aug. 16), the asteroid, initially labeled ZTF0DxQ and now formally known to astronomers as 2020 QG, swooped by Earth at a mere…
An artist’s impression of NASA’s Mars helicopter Ingenuity flying on the Red Planet. NASA’s Mars helicopter, named Ingenuity, successfully powered up for the first time in space this month. Ingenuity is the first helicopter designed to fly on another planet.…
Anterior view of Bathynomus raksasa, a new species of giant isopod. Buglike marine creatures that skitter across the sea bottom can grow to be as big as puppies, and a newly described species is one of the largest ever seen.…
Only one-third of the circle has been excavated so far, so archaeologists created this projection to give a better sense of its size. The portion that has been excavated is shown at far left. Archaeologists estimate the circle to be…
Here are some of the “Tadibe” woolly mammoth’s recovered bones. Notice the ribs, both halves of the pelvis and one of the hind limbs. A man following a reindeer herd in northwestern Siberia made the discovery of a lifetime when…
Shares Comments (0) Take a look at these fantastic creatures of the night Nocturnal animals are fascinating creatures. They roam our planet after dusk with particular adaptations, such as enhanced sight, smell or other senses that help them get around…
Little Grey and Little White were caught near Russia when they were about 1 year old; they are now 12, and this will be the first time in more than 10 years they will experience the sea. After a 30-hour…