Animals

Oct 19, 2012 07:59 AM EDT

Rats' Whiskers May Shed Light on Sensor-Brain Connection

New born rats twitching their whiskers during sleep may shed light on the connection between the sensors in our body and the brain, suggests a new study.

Oct 19, 2012 07:59 AM EDT

Love and War: Japanese Frog Sports Spiked Finger for Combat and Mating

A rare breed of Japanese frog has been found sporting a spiked pseudo-thumb for combat and mating, researchers said.

Oct 18, 2012 08:34 AM EDT

Dolphins 'Split Brain' Usage Keeps Them Vigilant for 15 Days in a Row

Dolphins can stay alert for 15 days in a row by sleeping only one half of their brain at a time, a new study has revealed.

Oct 18, 2012 08:32 AM EDT

Springtail's Globe-Trotting Secret Caught in Amber

Researchers have found new evidence showing a springtail taking a ride on the wings of a mayfly.

Oct 17, 2012 09:30 AM EDT

Giant Harvestman Discovered in Laos Caves

An arachnid with a leg span of more than 13 inches has been discovered in the caves of the Southeast Asian nation of Laos.

Oct 09, 2012 08:13 AM EDT

Social Spider’s Fierce Behavior Discovered in 100-Million-Year-Old Fossil

Researchers have discovered a 100-million-year-old fossil of a spider attacking a wasp in its web.

Oct 07, 2012 02:35 PM EDT

Well-Preserved Woolly Mammoth Fossil DNA Damaged, Cloning Not Possible

Fossil remains of a teenage woolly mammoth discovered in Siberia.

Oct 05, 2012 08:23 AM EDT

Overcoming Infertility: Fertile Mouse Eggs Produced From Stem Cells

Scientists have used eggs of mouse created from stem cells to develop its off spring.

Oct 04, 2012 08:30 AM EDT

Dinosaur With Fangs Was Light and Vegetarian [Video]

A new plant-eating dinosaur with beak like a parrot and tiny fangs has been discovered by scientists.

Oct 03, 2012 08:08 AM EDT

Genetically Engineered Cow Yields Low Allergy Protein Milk

Scientists create transgenic cow and control the amount of allergy protein production in the milk.

Oct 03, 2012 08:08 AM EDT

Elephants Send Messages as Soft Rumbling Sounds

Elephants make rumbling sounds while departing water holes in order to communicate within the group, finds a new study.

Oct 02, 2012 08:01 AM EDT

Peptides in Sea Cucumbers May be Key to Get Glowing Skin

Marine mammals can help in learning new ways to make skin young and healthy, suggests a new study.

Oct 02, 2012 08:00 AM EDT

Ancient Giant Salamander Were Amphibian Creatures, Hunted on Land

Ancient giant salamanders lived on land and water unlike their modern day counterparts, finds a new study.

Oct 01, 2012 08:06 AM EDT

Genome Mapping of Endangered Parrot Boosts Conservation

Scientists have finally sequenced the genome of the critically endangered Puerto Rican parrot – the only living native parrot species of the United States.