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Dec 24, 2012 02:10 PM EST

New Data Challenge Old Views About Evolution of Early Life

A research team led by biogeochemists at the University of California, Riverside has tested a popular hypothesis in paleo-ocean chemistry, and proved it false.

Dec 24, 2012 05:06 AM EST

'Score Lines' Allow Geckos to Shed Tails Easily, Experts Reveal

Gecko tail has score lines that helps it to shed its tail and evade a predator attack, finds a new study.

Dec 23, 2012 05:54 AM EST

New Study Sheds Light on Bats' Long Life and Resistance to Diseases

A new study sheds light on the evolution of bats' flight, their resistance to viruses and their long life span.

Dec 21, 2012 12:06 PM EST

Researcher Discovers 33 New Species of Trapdoor Spiders

A researcher has discovered 33 new species of trapdoor spiders, from southwestern United States, that belong to the genus Aptostichus.

Dec 21, 2012 05:29 AM EST

Extinct Megapiranha Bite Force Outperforms T-Rex : Study

The black piranha and the extinct megapiranha have the most powerful bite compared to other carnivorous fish either living or extinct, reveals a new study.

Dec 21, 2012 03:22 AM EST

Dragonflies Have Human-Like Selective Attention: Study

A new study finds that dragonflies have higher-levels of selective thought process when they hunt their prey.

Dec 20, 2012 06:10 AM EST

Scientists Identify First Known Mosasaur That Lived in Freshwater

Scientists have identified a new species of mosasaurs that once dwelled in freshwater environments, according to a new study.

Dec 20, 2012 02:41 AM EST

Humpback Whales Sing in Feeding Grounds, Study Finds

A new study suggests that humpback whales are increasingly singing songs outside their traditional breeding grounds.

Dec 19, 2012 07:33 AM EST

Scientists Reveal Why Rudolph Reindeer has a Red Nose

Scientists have found an explanation as to why Rudolph, Santa's lead reindeer pulling the sleigh through the night on Christmas Eve, has a red nose.

Dec 19, 2012 06:00 AM EST

Male Zebra Finches Fake Birdsong to Dupe Unknown Females

Male birds in poor physical condition may cheat unknown females and give a false impression by faking their song, suggests a new study.

Dec 19, 2012 02:48 AM EST

Venezuelan Pitcher Plants Use Wettable Hairs to Trap Insects

A pitcher plant in Venezuela is using its hairs to trap insects, reveals a new study.

Credit: Jason Roberts/Survival International

Dec 18, 2012 07:36 AM EST

10 Fascinating Facts About Reindeer Beyond Christmas [PHOTOS]

Here are some interesting facts about reindeers and its people, besides Christmas

Dec 17, 2012 07:22 AM EST

New Species of Blind Catfish Discovered in South India

Scientists have discovered a new species of blind catfish in southern India.

Dec 17, 2012 05:00 AM EST

Fossilized Foot Bone of Extinct Dire Wolf Unearthed in Nevada

Fossil remains of an extinct wolf species has been unearthed in a wash in northwest of Las Vegas.

Dec 17, 2012 02:39 AM EST

Beaks Shed Light on Why Closely-Related Bird Species Cannot Coexist

Closely-related birds of the same species cannot coexist as they are ecologically similar and will out-compete each other, says a new study.

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