Jumping spiders have REM-like twitches when they sleep, suggesting dreams may be much more widespread in the animal kingdom than previously realized. Daniela Rößler, a behavioral ecologist, collected local jumping spiders and housed them in clear plastic cages on her windowsill, intending to evaluate their reactions to 3-D-printed predatory spider models. When she returned … [Read more...] about Spiders Appear to Have REM-like Sleep and May Even Dream
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Married Artist Couple Creates Verdant Plants That Appear Real Enough to Touch
In our day-to-day lives, we don't often get a chance to take in the beauty of nature. However, by taking a look at one of Jelena and Aleksandar Paunković's paintings, you will quickly feel immersed in the beautiful leaves of a forest floor. The married couple—who are known professionally under the name JA Paunković—work together as an artist duo, finding inspiration in … [Read more...] about Married Artist Couple Creates Verdant Plants That Appear Real Enough to Touch
Mysterious Holes Discovered at the Ocean’s Bottom Appear to Be “Almost Human Made”
The Okeanos Explorer found a line of oblong holes at the bottom of the ocean, which they say look "almost human made". The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) is seeking assistance in unraveling a riddle uncovered on the seabed of the Atlantic Ocean. The Okeanos Explorer discovered a series of oblong holes in the sand on Saturday, which NOAA Ocean … [Read more...] about Mysterious Holes Discovered at the Ocean’s Bottom Appear to Be “Almost Human Made”
These Embroidered Vegetables Appear To Have Been Picked From a Garden
Vegetable gardens can be grown in a variety of ways. Using a needle and thread, the Japanese artist @konekono kitsune grows their own fresh food. Their needlework work is so rich it could fill a cornucopia, featuring everything from bell peppers to snap peas to turnips. To more closely resemble their real-life counterparts, all of these hand-stitched vegetables have been … [Read more...] about These Embroidered Vegetables Appear To Have Been Picked From a Garden
Some Turtles Age So Slowly That They Don’t Appear To Age At All
Growing old is an inevitable part of life - unless you're a turtle. Evidence from two new studies suggests that several turtle species experience very little senescence, or the physical aging of our bodies. Turtles appear to be immune to the ravages of aging. Testudines, the reptile order that includes turtles, terrapins, and tortoises, have shown the ability to slow down … [Read more...] about Some Turtles Age So Slowly That They Don’t Appear To Age At All