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…
On Sunday, the Krasheninnikov volcano erupted with a huge column of ash. (Photo: Sheldovitsky Artem Igorevich / IViS / Handout/Anadolu via Getty Images) A long-dormant volcano on Russia’s Kamchatka Peninsula has erupted just days after a magnitude 8.8 earthquake rocked…
The first stars formed hundreds of millions of years after the Big Bang through reactions with helium hydride ions. (Image credit: John Lund via Getty Images) For the first time, scientists have recreated the earliest molecules in the universe by…
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 new model predicts that the universe could begin to collapse in about 10 billion years. (Image credit: ALFRED PASIEKA/SCIENCE PHOTO LIBRARY via Getty Images) A new paper claims that the expected lifespan of the universe is much shorter than…
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…