Killer whale mothers train their babies to mimic drowning, unique footage shows. The rigorous training helps the whales develop the skills needed to hunt the largest animal in history. In the recording, a young killer whale (Orcinus orca) plays the…
Birth control pills like Plan B can be more than 95% effective at preventing pregnancy if taken within five days of sex. However, effectiveness can vary depending on a variety of factors. (Image courtesy of Bloomberg via Getty Images) Emergency…
A study has found that erythritol can negatively affect blood vessel cells in a lab setting. Scientists suggest this could increase the risk of stroke in people. (Image credit: VadimZakirov via Getty Images) A new lab study has shown that…
Scientists believe Acrophylla alta is a record-breaking insect. (Image courtesy of James Cook University) A previously unknown giant stick insect has been found in Australia’s highland rainforests. It may be the heaviest insect ever recorded in the country. The massive…
A 2023 report from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) documented more than 200 outbreaks of illnesses linked to swimming pools over a four-year period. However, a few simple precautions can help avoid these risks. (Photo: Maria…
In addition to searching for food, aye-ayes also use their long middle fingers to extract mucus from the back of their throats through their noses. (Image: torstenvelden/Getty Images) This lemur, native to Madagascar, is an unusual combination of several animals.…
The genes being studied help regulate metabolic fluctuations associated with hibernation. Some researchers believe that this DNA, if targeted, could have a positive effect on human health. (Photo: Flavio Coelho, Getty Images) Mammals that hibernate rely on specific genes that…
A West African bullfrog in shallow water can use its skin to both breathe and drink. (Image credit: Tim Platt via Getty Images) Unlike humans, frogs and other amphibians don’t need lungs to breathe; their special skin allows them to…
Communities Based on Hadal Chemosynthesis – YouTube See more Ocean explorers have found thriving, alien-like communities of tube worms, mollusks and spiny white organisms on the floor of ocean trenches in the northwest Pacific Ocean. The discovery, made by a…
Some viruses integrate into the human genome and help regulate gene activity. (Image courtesy of Shutterstock) A recent study has shown that DNA inherited by humanity from ancient viruses plays a significant role in activating and deactivating specific sections of…