Researchers discovered that male mice are afraid of the scent of bananas when researching the reactions of male mice to pregnant and breastfeeding female mice. A team from McGill University in Montreal, Quebec, studied stress hormone reactions in male mice when they were near late-pregnant female mice. "In the presence of late-pregnant or nursing female mice, male mice … [Read more...] about Researchers Discover Why Male Mice Are Terrified of Bananas By Accident
A Reward is Being Offered in The Search For The Thief Who Stole Triassic-era Reptile Tracks From Capitol Reef National Park
A 250-million-year-old fossil record wedge was taken from Utah's Capitol Reef National Park five years ago, and the National Park Service (NPS) wants it back. The fossilized footprints were left by a Triassic-era reptile, and the National Park Service is offering a $1,000 prize to anyone who can assist the NPS in tracking down the palaeontological item and bringing the thief, … [Read more...] about A Reward is Being Offered in The Search For The Thief Who Stole Triassic-era Reptile Tracks From Capitol Reef National Park
Ingenious Land Art Installations For Larger-Than-Life Inspiration, Look to Nature
Estelle Chrétien, a French artist, draws attention to the natural world with her quirky interventions. Whether "sewing" a rift in a grass or placing a property tag on a rolling hill, Chrétien's land art makes viewers consider how we use nature and what role it plays in our lives. Les pieds au sec, Chrétien's partnership with artist Miguel Costa, examines the vital function … [Read more...] about Ingenious Land Art Installations For Larger-Than-Life Inspiration, Look to Nature
Using a Centuries-Old Glass Technique, an Artist Creates Intricate Invertebrates
In Nikita Drachuk's hands, glass takes on undulating, delicate, and refined forms. Glass Symphony, a family-owned glassblowing studio in Ukraine, has been in operation for three generations, and the artist is the creative power behind it. Drachuk creates elaborate figurines using a method called lampwork, in which the craftsman manipulates the glass with a small … [Read more...] about Using a Centuries-Old Glass Technique, an Artist Creates Intricate Invertebrates
Grizzly Bear Belly Flops Into Pool, Turns Around And Gives Huge Smile To Camera
A grizzly bear belly flopped into a Florida pool in the hopes of cooling off from the summer heat. In the video, four-year-old Bruiser climbs the pool ladder before diving horizontally into the water. After a quick shake of his wet fur after hitting the water, he's off to play with his toy in the water. The 600-pound grizzly bear is kept at the Single Vision … [Read more...] about Grizzly Bear Belly Flops Into Pool, Turns Around And Gives Huge Smile To Camera