Frontiers
How Close Are We to Resurrecting Extinct Species?
Is an extinct species extinct forever? New advances may allow scientists to revive long-lost species.
Engineering
Deep-Sea Creatures May Light the Way for New Technologies
The ultra-black pigment of deep-sea creatures like the dragonfish may light the way for new technology...
Science
Green Tree Frogs’ Lungs Cancel Noise to Help Them Find Mates
Green tree frogs' lungs function as noise-cancelling headphones, blocking sound in an effort to help them...
Science
A Pterosaur That Flew in the Age of Dinosaurs Had Opposed Thumbs
Scientists may have just discovered the earliest animal with opposable thumbs in a seemingly unlikely ancient...
Science
Protecting Endangered Animals — and Earth’s Future
A new book by Michelle Nijhuis covers the history of human efforts to save endangered animals...
Science
Who’s New in the Zoo? 5 New Species Discovered in 2021
It's been a banner year for animal investigations. Here's a look at five new species discovered...
Science
The Domestication of Wolves: How(l), When, Where and Why
The domestication of wolves played a significant part in modern human evolution. But how did it...
Science
Did Dinosaurs Have Feathers? Fossils Fuel Fuzz-First Frameworks
Did dinosaurs have feathers? Absolutely. Were all dinos feathery? Fossil findings suggest otherwise.
Science
What Do Dogs See? It’s Rough, But Faces Aren’t First Priority
What do dogs see when they look at humans? Believe it or not, faces aren't their...
Science
Live Fast, Fly Hard, Sleep Frosty: The Science of Suspended Animation
Hummingbirds live fast and fly hard, but according to new research they also sleep ... frosty?...
Science
Dental Detectives: Dinosaur Teeth Deliver Details on Diets
Fossilized dinosaur teeth offer dental insight — from eating action to evolutionary adaptation.
Science
Genetics in Microscopic Marine Life: The Plankton Potential
New plankton editing potential offers increased understanding of genetics in microscopic marine life.
Science
Once More, With Fur-ling: Do Animals Have Facial Expressions?
Do animals have facial expressions? Do they experience the same emotions as humans? We dig into...
Science
New Bird Species Showcase Burgeoning Biodiversity
New bird species discovered in Indonesia showcase Earth's burgeoning biodiversity.