American alligators have been in existence for more than 150 million years, rare survivors from the time of the dinosaurs — so it’s fair to say they have this whole “staying alive” thing down pat. But last week's bomb cyclone, which brought extreme winter weather to much of the East Coast, helped reveal one of alligators' most fascinating survival … [Read more...] about Alligators Do The Smartest Thing To Survive Freezing Winter
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Sad Dogs Rescued Together Look Completely Different Than They Did The Day They Were Found
“We can’t quite believe the change in Lady and Stella in such a short amount of time." Lady and Stella were rescued together and taken to the RSPCA's Cotswolds Dogs & Cats Home, where they were both bald, malnourished, and terrified. Their rescuers thought that their strong relationship would help them adjust to their new circumstances because they were clearly best … [Read more...] about Sad Dogs Rescued Together Look Completely Different Than They Did The Day They Were Found
Reexamined Remains of Warrior Buried 900 Years Ago Suggest They May Have Been Non-Binary with XXY Chromosomes
A recent study published in the European Journal of Archaeology has shed new light on the remains of a sword-wielding warrior found in southern Finland over 50 years ago. The reexamination of the body has led researchers to believe that the individual may have been non-binary and had an additional X chromosome (XXY). Radiocarbon testing has suggested that the body was buried … [Read more...] about Reexamined Remains of Warrior Buried 900 Years Ago Suggest They May Have Been Non-Binary with XXY Chromosomes
Animals Can Sense When They Are Being Treated Unfairly (And They Don’t Like It).
Humans appear to be hardwired with a sense of justice. This is perplexing from an evolutionary standpoint, as you would think we were predisposed to seek advantage for ourselves and our families wherever possible. However, a sense of fairness is required for humans to be able to help one another. Human cooperation is based on reciprocal altruism: we help people because they … [Read more...] about Animals Can Sense When They Are Being Treated Unfairly (And They Don’t Like It).
Researchers Gave Ecstasy To Octopuses, and They Were Much Friendlier as a Result
Some people may feel like an octopus after taking MDMA, but does an octopus roll like a human? The answer, according to new research published today in Current Biology, is yes. A relatively antisocial, solitary species of octopus became more social, engaged, and generally interested in its surroundings after being given the party drug. Why would you want to medicate an … [Read more...] about Researchers Gave Ecstasy To Octopuses, and They Were Much Friendlier as a Result